MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Maple Leaf Community Concert Series (MLCCS) received a $12,000 gift recently from Monmouth College.

The check was presented by Monmouth College president Mauri Ditzler. Representing MLCCS were president Mary Alice Toal and treasurer Don Kettering .

“Monmouth College is committed to enriching the cultural life of the community,” said Ditzler. “Supporting this magnificent concert series is an important part of that commitment.”

Monmouth College has supported the concert series, which brings an array of world-class musicians and performers to its stage, since its inception 17 years ago. The college hosts the concerts in the Kasch Performance Hall of its Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, and there is no charge to the MLCCS organization for the use of the facility.

Toal thanked Ditzler for not only the gift, which will fund about 30 percent of the series budget, but also for the hours of volunteer time contributed to the organization by college faculty, staff and students.

The current season will conclude with performances by the French Chamber Orchestra on March 6 and the Harry James Orchestra on April 17.