<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">Seven Hills Chamber Music is a hub of extraordinary musicians from around the country, &ldquo;offering a fresh series of concerts&rdquo; (The News &amp; Advance) that bring new energy to classical music. The Seven Hills Chamber Music Festival &mdash; founded by Dudley Raine IV and supported by grants, community organizations, individuals, and musicians &mdash; has quickly grown into a celebrated summer series in Lynchburg, Virginia, with features in regional press and news outlets.<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 15.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 142, 185); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;" style="font-size: 15.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 142, 185); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&quot;Listening to them play could easily be compared to a conversation among old friends &mdash; built on familiarity and trust, and full of seamless transitions as a wide variety of thoughts and feelings are discussed.&quot;&nbsp; &mdash; EMILY MOOK, LYNCHBURG LIVING<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">Now entering its sixth season in 2026, we&rsquo;re building on our rapid growth by expanding our reach, developing new community connections, and creating more opportunities for audiences to experience chamber music in meaningful and unexpected ways. Our vision is to share outstanding performances and educational programs with as wide an audience as possible &mdash; through concerts, open rehearsals, pop-up events, and collaborations that invite people of all ages to discover the joy of live music. <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">&ldquo;The creative energy among the artists is tremendous&rdquo; (The News &amp; Advance) &mdash; and it extends far beyond the concert stage. Each year, our artists engage directly with the community through workshops, masterclasses, and outreach programs that make chamber music accessible, relatable, and inspiring.<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">In recent years, we&rsquo;ve celebrated big milestones:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">We expanded our composer-in-residence program with acclaimed living artists like Jessica Meyer, William Susman, and Paul Sherer&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">We strengthen our educational partnerships with organizations like Jubilee and with K-12 schools</li><li fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;">We debuted bold new productions &mdash; ranging from &quot;Sounds of the Hills City&quot; which brought local artifacts and hidden histories to life in the Lynchburg Museum, to &quot;Music &amp; Motion Picture&quot; which paired live chamber music with classic and contemporary film, to Sherer&#39;s operetta &quot;In Venice&quot; &mdash; and many more!</li></ul>Looking ahead, we are committed to deepening this impact by growing our performance offerings, expanding our educational initiatives, and reaching new audiences across the country. Your support makes all of this possible. Every gift helps us offer free concerts, innovative projects, and accessible educational opportunities that connect people through music. Together, we&rsquo;re creating a vibrant future where chamber music is for everyone.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1757556387/wysiwyg/zvrcjs9jhiicxb6c49rp.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> Sincerely,Dudley Raine IV &amp; Nicole Brancato<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;text-size-adjust:auto;line-height:1.38;margin:0pt 0px;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 15.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 142, 185); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;" style="font-size: 15.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 142, 185); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&quot;Dynamic performances with a palpable, effortless, and knowing energy...&quot;&nbsp; &mdash; EMILY MOOK, LYNCHBURG LIVING

Dear <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;" style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;" style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, Thank you so much! Your donation greatly helps our mission and brings Seven Hills Chamber Music programming to life, from our summer festival, concerts, and pop-up events to our educational initatives. You are helping us increase accessibility to world-class music and education in our communities, and we are so grateful for your support! If you would like to support us further, talk to your friends about SHCM, join our mailing list, follow/share about us on social media @sevenhillscmf (Instagram) / Seven Hills Chamber Music (Facebook/YouTube), and check out our website <a href="https://www.sevenhillscmf.org/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto">https://www.sevenhillscmf.org/</a> We're passionate about building community around a shared love of chamber music, and we thank you for being a part of the SHCM community! With immense appreciation, Dudley Raine, IVFounder & Co-Director<a href="https://www.sevenhillscmf.org/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto">www.sevenhillscmf.org</a> dudley@sevenhillscmf.org  434-944-8122 This email also confirms that no goods or services were provided in return for your gift. Seven Hill Chamber Music is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code and your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

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Seven Hills Chamber Music is a hub of extraordinary musicians from around the country, “offering a fresh series of concerts” (The News &amp; Advance) that bring new energy to classical music. The Seven Hills Chamber Music Festival — founded by Dudley Raine IV and supported by grants, community organizations, individuals, and musicians — has quickly grown into a celebrated summer series in Lynchburg, Virginia, with features in regional press and news outlets. "Listening to them play could easily be compared to a conversation among old friends — built on familiarity and trust, and full of seamless transitions as a wide variety of thoughts and feelings are discussed."  — EMILY MOOK, LYNCHBURG LIVING Now entering its sixth season in 2026, we’re building on our rapid growth by expanding our reach, developing new community connections, and creating more opportunities for audiences to experience chamber music in meaningful and unexpected ways. Our vision is to share outstanding performances and educational programs with as wide an audience as possible — through concerts, open rehearsals, pop-up events, and collaborations that invite people of all ages to discover the joy of live music. “The creative energy among the artists is tremendous” (The News &amp; Advance) — and it extends far beyond the concert stage. Each year, our artists engage directly with the community through workshops, masterclasses, and outreach programs that make chamber music accessible, relatable, and inspiring. In recent years, we’ve celebrated big milestones:<ul><li>We expanded our composer-in-residence program with acclaimed living artists like Jessica Meyer, William Susman, and Paul Sherer </li><li>We strengthen our educational partnerships with organizations like Jubilee and with K-12 schools</li><li>We debuted bold new productions — ranging from "Sounds of the Hills City" which brought local artifacts and hidden histories to life in the Lynchburg Museum, to "Music &amp; Motion Picture" which paired live chamber music with classic and contemporary film, to Sherer's operetta "In Venice" — and many more!</li></ul>Looking ahead, we are committed to deepening this impact by growing our performance offerings, expanding our educational initiatives, and reaching new audiences across the country. Your support makes all of this possible. Every gift helps us offer free concerts, innovative projects, and accessible educational opportunities that connect people through music. Together, we’re creating a vibrant future where chamber music is for everyone.  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1757556387/wysiwyg/zvrcjs9jhiicxb6c49rp.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Sincerely,Dudley Raine IV &amp; Nicole Brancato "Dynamic performances with a palpable, effortless, and knowing energy..."  — EMILY MOOK, LYNCHBURG LIVING