The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce GapVax as a new Leadership Sponsor for the 2025–26 Season, Musical Roots
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is proud to announce GapVax, Inc. as a Leadership Sponsor for the 2025–26 Season, Musical Roots. This partnership highlights GapVax’s longstanding commitment to the arts and to the cultural vitality of Johnstown.
GapVax has supported the JSO for many years, most memorably partnering with the Symphony in 2018 to host a mill concert at their plant in Moxham, bringing the full orchestra into the heart of the former steel mill. Their vision and support helped make that landmark concert possible, and they have continued to stand with the Symphony as it has grown and flourished.
“We are thrilled to welcome GapVax as a Leadership Sponsor,” said Erin Codey, Executive Director of the JSO. “As a manufacturer, GapVax is well known for their commitment to quality and innovation. Their sponsorship of our orchestra reflects that same commitment to the cultural life of the Johnstown area. We are grateful for their support as we launch Musical Roots, a season that celebrates American music, Maestro James Blachly’s 10th year with the Symphony, and the deep connections between music and our community.”
The Musical Roots season honors the 250th anniversary of the United States with programs that highlight American composers such as Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Charles Ives, and Adolphus Hailstork, while also featuring world premieres by contemporary voices. This season also marks a milestone for the JSO, celebrating a decade of Maestro Blachly’s inspired leadership.
“Supporting the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is an extension of our commitment to our hometown,” said Deborah Cover, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at GapVax. “We believe in investing in the people and cultural institutions that make Johnstown a vibrant place to live and work. The JSO inspires creativity and pride in our community, and we are honored to be part of that legacy.”
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra extends its sincere appreciation to GapVax, which joins our distinguished Leadership Sponsors, 1st Summit Bank, AmeriServ Bank, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, and Somerset Trust Company. Their collective commitment, together with the generosity of many supporters, empowers the JSO to expand its artistic reach, enhance music education, and deepen its engagement throughout the community. Together, this network of support sustains the JSO’s tradition of excellence and its role as a cultural cornerstone for the region.