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Annual Fund Giving Benefits

Give $75+ Debut

Give $75+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
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Give $150+ Allegro

Give $150+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center

Exclusive Allegro benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend one CSO open rehearsal
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Give $300+ Presto

Give $300+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events

Exclusive Presto benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend two CSO open rehearsals
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Give $500+ Vivace

Give $500+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center

Exclusive Vivace benefits

  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
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Give $1,000+ Crescendo

Give $1,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter

Exclusive Crescendo benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend the annual Appreciation Concert
  • An invitation for two to attend two Salon Series programs
  • Recognition in CSO concert program books
  • Special dining passes for The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • A recent CSO Resound recording
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $38.
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Give $2,500+ Prelude

Give $2,500+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • Special dining passes for The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • A recent CSO Resound recording

Exclusive Prelude benefits

  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $73.
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Give $3,500+ Sonata

Give $3,500+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchange, priority holds and service for sold out events

Exclusive Sonata benefits

  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold out events)
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $73.
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Give $5,000+ Concerto

Give $5,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center

Exclusive Concerto benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $121.
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Give $7,500+ Encore

Give $7,500+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)

Exclusive Encore benefits

  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $131.
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Give $10,000+ Soloist's Circle

Give $10,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists

Exclusive Soloist's Circle benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with a senior member(s) of the Artistic staff
  • Personal staff liaison to assist with CSO related needs
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $167.
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Give $15,000+ President's Circle

Give $15,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with a senior member(s) of the Artistic staff
  • Personal staff liaison to assist with CSO related needs

Exclusive President's Circle benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with CSO President Deborah Rutter
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $203.
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Give $25,000+ Maestro's Circle

Give $25,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with a senior member(s) of the Artistic staff
  • Personal staff liaison to assist with CSO related needs
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with CSO President Deborah Rutter

Exclusive Maestro's Circle benefits

  • An invitation for two to attend the annual Maestros Circle Dinner – an evening of cocktails, dinner and a performance by a special CSO guest artist
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $363.
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Give $35,000+ Concertmaster's Circle

Give $35,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with a senior member(s) of the Artistic staff
  • Personal staff liaison to assist with CSO related needs
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with CSO President Deborah Rutter
  • An invitation for two to attend the annual Maestros Circle Dinner – an evening of cocktails, dinner and a performance by a special CSO guest artist

Exclusive Concertmaster's Circle benefits

  • Invitation for two to attend an exclusive luncheon with select CSO musicians
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $423.
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Give $50,000+ Composer's Circle

Give $50,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with a senior member(s) of the Artistic staff
  • Personal staff liaison to assist with CSO related needs
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with CSO President Deborah Rutter
  • An invitation for two to attend the annual Maestros Circle Dinner – an evening of cocktails, dinner and a performance by a special CSO guest artist
  • Invitation for two to attend an exclusive luncheon with select CSO musicians

Exclusive Composer's Circle benefits

  • Invitation for two to attend an event featuring CSO Mead Composers-in-Residence
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $498.
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Give $100,000+ Music Director's Circle

Give $100,000+

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive dining discounts for restaurants near Symphony Center
  • 15% discount on Symphony Store merchandise available throughout Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend select Institute events
  • An invitation for two to attend a backstage tour at Symphony Center
  • Recognition in the CSO Annual Report
  • Invitations for two to attend four CSO open rehearsals for donors
  • Invitation to Symphony Ball & CSO Special Events
  • Insiders Biweekly E-newsletter
  • An invitation for two to attend the Appreciation Concert
  • Recognition in CSO concert program book
  • A recent CSO recording
  • An invitation for two people to attend the annual Season Preview Reception and Presentation
  • An invitation for two to attend all Salon Series programs
  • An invitation for two to attend the CSO Annual Meeting and Reception
  • VIP Ticketing Services (exclusive telephone line, free exchanges, priority holds and services for sold-out events)
  • Recognition on CSO Lobby Donor Boards
  • Membership in The Club at Symphony Center, a private dining facility (meal costs not included)
  • Waived rental fees for events held in The Club at Symphony Center
  • An invitation for two to attend an exclusive evening of cocktails and a private performance by CSO musicians
  • One backstage pass for a concert evening (due to artists availability; arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select Institute for Learning, Access and Training events
  • Invitation to attend a post-concert reception with artists
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with a senior member(s) of the Artistic staff
  • Personal staff liaison to assist with CSO related needs
  • An invitation for two to attend a pre-concert dinner with CSO President Deborah Rutter
  • An invitation for two to attend the annual Maestros Circle Dinner – an evening of cocktails, dinner and a performance by a special CSO guest artist
  • Invitation for two to attend an exclusive luncheon with select CSO musicians
  • Invitation for two to attend an event featuring CSO Mead Composers-in-Residence

Exclusive Music Director's Circle benefits

  • Invitation for two to attend an exclusive event with the CSO Music Director
  • The fair market value of benefits at this level is $698.
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