On May 21, David Yang will set out from Philadelphia, cycling 471 miles to Newburyport—not for a race, but for music. And you can help.

As Artistic Director of the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival, David has built something special: a festival that brings world-class musicians to the North Shore; ensures everyone can attend, regardless of their ability to pay; creates space for new music and emerging artists to be heard; and most importantly, forges community.

This ride is about celebrating 25 years of NCMF and sustaining that vision into the future.

At a time when live music can feel out of reach—whether for audiences or for performers just starting out—NCMF is working to keep it alive, accessible, and evolving. Every concert, every new commissioned piece, depends on support from people who believe in what music can do.

Over six days, David will pedal nearly 500 miles to raise $3,000 for NCMF, and to bring attention to the vital role that live, local performance plays in our communities - and you can be the one to turn those miles into music. There are a few ways to participate. You can join him:

The real momentum comes from you. By the time David arrives, the goal isn’t just to finish the ride—it’s to carry a community with him.

Be part of the journey. Make a donation and help bring the music to life.