The Knights are on a quest to expand the boundaries of classical music in New York City and around the world.
But we can't do it without you.
Donor Benefits
The Knights publicly recognize supporters who give $500 or more annually. Friends ($500+) enjoy early access to The Knights' summer concert series. Supporters who give $5,000 or more annually are invited to The Knights’ Visionary Circle. Members are invited to special gatherings, receptions, rehearsals, and chamber music salons throughout the year for a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on The Knights’ artistic process.
Friends: $500+
Recognition on the Knights website and early access to reserved seats for The Knights’ summer concert series.
Supporters: $1,000+
Above benefits, plus recognition in Carnegie Hall concert programs for the 26/27 season.
ADVOCATES: $5,000+
Above benefits, plus exclusive invitations to special events throughout the year for a unique perspective on The Knights’ artistic process.
MUSICIAN SPONSORS: $10,000+
Advocate benefits, plus your gift will be named in honor of a Knights musician during the 26/27 season.
Soloist sponsor: $15,000+
Advocate benefits, plus your gift will be named in honor of a guest artist during the 26/27 season.
COncert sponsor: $25,000+
Advocate benefits, plus your gift will be named in honor of a concert during the 26/27 season.
Ways to Give
Music Forward d.b.a The Knights is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization: EIN 45-08583417. There are many ways to make your tax-deductible donation count:
+ On our website: via our secure donation form.
+ By mail: checks made payable to “The Knights” can be sent to 520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 356, New York, NY 10018 (please note our new address!)
+ Gifts of securities or by bank transfer can be initiated by contacting Steven Sobol, Executive Director, at steven@theknightsnyc.com or (347) 457-5129
+ Monthly giving ensures a steady base of support and can be set up via our secure donation form.
+ Give a matching gift from your employer to maximize your impact. See if your employer offers gift-matching via our secure search function. For questions, contact steven@theknightsnyc.com.
+ Make a monthly sustaining gift with payroll giving from your employer. See if your employer offers payroll giving via our secure search function. For questions, contact steven@theknightsnyc.com.
Open Rehearsals
Photo credit: Stephanie Berger
Open rehearsals during The Knights' 2026/27 season are generously sponsored by Debra and Dale Lewis.
The Knights are thrilled to welcome our supporters behind the scenes for exclusive open rehearsals for our Carnegie Hall series and additional concerts throughout the season. Free with reservation for our Knights family, join us for an inside look at The Knights' uniquely collaborative rehearsal process.
For more information, please contact Executive Director Steven Sobol at steven@theknightsnyc.com.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Hear music by W.A. Mozart and Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges at the open rehearsal of our October 2026 Carnegie Hall, Music Worcester, and Tilles Center program, featuring special guest soloist Emanuel Ax.
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Join us for an exciting first listen to Nico Muhly’s All Appeared New, as well as music by Beethoven and Purcell at the open rehearsal of our February 2027 Carnegie Hall program, featuring special guest string quartet Brooklyn Rider.
Date TBA, April 2027
The Knights welcome listeners to an open rehearsal of our Carnegie Hall season finale program, featuring Caroline Shaw’s eco-fable The Mountain That Loved A Bird, plus music by Stravinsky, Geminiani, and Bach.
Photo credit: Rosemary Metcalf