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The following special privileges and benefits are intended to thank and recognize those generous individuals who make annual gifts to the CSO from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

Annual Fund Privileges and Benefits*

Gifts up to $500

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend two CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-newsletter.
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Gifts of $500 - $999

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-newsletter.

Exclusive category level
privileges and benefits:

  • An invitation for two to attend all CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s online Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s Annual Report Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
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Gifts of $1,000 - $3,499

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend all CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-Newsletter.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s online Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s Annual Report Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.

Exclusive category level
privileges and benefits:

  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Donor Appreciation Concert.
  • An invitation for two to attend one Salon Series event.
  • Access to dine in The Club at Symphony Center twice per season.
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Gifts of $3,500 - $9,999

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend all CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-Newsletter.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s online Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s Annual Report Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • An invitation for two to the CSO Donor Appreciation Concert.

Exclusive category level
privileges and benefits:

  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility.
  • VIP Ticketing Services.
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series events.
  • An invitation to participate in CSO Patron Tours.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s Annual Meeting.
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Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend all CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-Newsletter.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s online Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s Annual Report Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • An invitation for two to the CSO Donor Appreciation Concert.
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility.
  • VIP Ticketing Services.
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series events.
  • An invitation to participate in CSO Patron Tours.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s Annual Meeting.

Exclusive category level
privileges and benefits:

  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s President’s Dinner.
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Gifts of $25,000 - $49,999

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend all CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-Newsletter.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s online Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s Annual Report Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • An invitation for two to the CSO Donor Appreciation Concert.
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility.
  • VIP Ticketing Services.
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series events.
  • An invitation to participate in CSO Patron Tours.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s Annual Meeting.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s President’s Dinner.

Exclusive category level
privileges and benefits:

  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s Maestro’s Circle Dinner.
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Gifts of $50,000 +

Privileges and benefits include:

  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise at Symphony Center.
  • An invitation for two to attend all CSO Open Rehearsals for donors.
  • An invitation for two to attend a Backstage Tour.
  • Receive CSOA Insider E-Newsletter.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s online Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • Name listed in the CSO’s Annual Report Honor Roll of Donors for 2012/13.
  • An invitation for two to the CSO Donor Appreciation Concert.
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility.
  • VIP Ticketing Services.
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series events.
  • An invitation to participate in CSO Patron Tours.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s Annual Meeting.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s President’s Dinner.
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO’s Maestro’s Circle Dinner.

Exclusive category level
privileges and benefits:

  • Highly personalized recognition opportunities based on the individual donor’s interests.
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* CSO privileges and benefits have no fair market or cash value. All gifts to the CSO are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.