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Leave a Legacy of Music

Eddie Melin, a lifelong music lover and Amarillo community member since 1941, was a passionate supporter of the Amarillo Symphony. In his honor, the Eddie Melin Legacy Giving Society recognizes those who include the Symphony or Chamber Music Amarillo in their estate plans.

Planned gifts may include:

  • Bequests in wills or trusts
  • Charitable distributions and annuities
  • Trusts (lead or remainder)
  • Retirement or life insurance beneficiary designations
  • Donor-advised funds

These gifts offer potential tax benefits and help secure the future of music in the Texas Panhandle. Flexible and impactful, your legacy can evolve with your circumstances while supporting a vibrant musical future.

Join the Eddie Melin Society today and help ensure that the joy of music continues for generations to come.

Is Planned Giving Right for You?

  • Love music and want your passion to inspire future generations.
  • Value flexibility, keeping control of your assets with the option to adjust your plans.
  • Seek peace of mind, knowing your financial needs are secure.
  • Want to maximize impact, potentially reducing taxes for you and your heirs.
  • Aim to make a difference, joining others who support music’s lasting legacy.

” Legacy giving fortifies the longevity of the Symphony and promotes your values for generations. My husband Mark and I joined the Eddie Melin Society in 2021. We want to leave a legacy that impacts people in this region beyond our lifetimes. We know a planned gift to the Symphony is a special way to do that “

– Terry White, Symphony Board President 23/24

Thank you to the
legacy members of the Eddie Melin Society

Edward M. Blitz Trust

Adair and Dale Buckner

Martha Collaer

The Mary Ellen Dambold Trust

Pan Eimon Estate

Jory Fort

The Don and Sybil B. Harrington Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Josserand

Mikki Morris

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Nichols

AnnaBelle Kritser II Estate

John H. Robinson

Dr. Michael Westmoreland and Dr. Loralu Raburn

Terry Ann and Mark White

David and Suzanne Wheeler

Nicole Huve Underwood Trust

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