Little City Concerts exists because of a simple belief: that extraordinary musical experiences, rooted in community and connection, should be accessible to everyone in Falls Church and the surrounding region. Over our first three seasons, that belief has taken shape through 11 concerts, 5 free community programs, 2 artist commissions, student engagement, and meaningful partnerships with local nonprofit organizations.
But this work is only possible because of the generosity of individuals, businesses, and community supporters who choose to invest in it.
Annual donations remain the foundation of Little City Concerts. We are an all-volunteer organization where 92% of all contributed revenue supports our programming. Contributions directly support local artist compensation, free community programming, student engagement initiatives, and our partnerships with local nonprofit organizations.
Here's a sampling of what your donation goes to support:
- Hiring fantastic local artists: 100% of our artists are local to the DMV.
- Free community events: Farm Day in October with a historic keyboard instrument at the Cherry Hill Farmhouse; and a concert at the Mary Riley Styles Library in April with the 9th Street String Quartet.
- Our second commission! The premiere will be in Spring 2027 on Season 4. Did you see the first work we commissioned by drummer/composer Keith Butler, Jr? It was a brand new evening-length work for his quintet Seysew called Rest/Imagine: themes for a bloodline, which we presented in performance on April 5th, 2025.
- Free admission for children and students to all events
- Low-cost tickets. Where else can you spend only $25 for world-class music and make a donation to a worthy cause at the same time?
