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Individual Giving
Join …Share The Music…Enjoy
Why Join the CSO?
 For generations, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has been an integral part of our community. As a Member you will support live orchestral music, music education and community outreach programs.
Through your Membership the CSO offers you:
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A role in electing the Board of Directors;
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More insight into the organization;
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Opportunities to engage with musicians and become more knowledgeable about the inner workings of the Symphony;
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Member recognition throughout the year.
Your membership will Support…
Artistic Excellence
As a Member of the Charlotte Symphony, you will help make great music possible. Your Membership gift will enable us to:
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Program world-renowned guest artists;
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Perform challenging orchestral works;
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Attract and retain exceptionally talented professional musicians.
Music Education Experiences
The Charlotte Symphony believes that arts education matters. We are committed to cultivating the next generation of music lovers by developing engaging education programs for children, students, parents and adults of diverse backgrounds.
With your support the CSO will:
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Perform education concerts for every 4th and 5th grader in Charlotte-Mecklenburg;
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Train young musicians through Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra involvement;
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Provide professional development opportunities for band and orchestra teachers;
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Engage and educate adult patrons through programs such as Symphony 101 & Pre-concert talks.
Community Engagement Efforts
Each season, the Symphony performs for more than 250,000 people. Your Membership gift will assist in keeping our programs accessible and relevant to all members of our community.
Your Membership gift will help us:
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Build collaborative relationships with community partners;
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Create unique programming to reach diverse audiences;
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Perform regional and community concerts, such as Summer Pops, in outdoor settings and neighborhood venues.
Please consider a Membership Gift to the Annual Fund Campaign this year. There are many ways to give:
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You can make a donation online.
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Call 704-972-2003 X5107 or 5108 to make a credit card donation over the phone
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Download this form and mail with your check or credit card information to Two Wachovia Center, 301 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28282, or fax it to 704-972-2012.
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We also accept gifts of securities. Please notify our Development Office at 704-972-2003 ext 5107 prior to making your transfer.
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You may be able to double or triple your gift to the Symphony if you work for a company that has a matching gift program.
The CSO is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID #56-6011568.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
2009-2010 Subscriber Member
As a valued CSO member, you receive a will enjoy an array of Membership benefits, each designed to enhance your concert-going experience.
Up to $249 Friend
- Complimentary subscription to the Charlotte Symphony E-Mail club
$250-$499 Contributing Member
- Complimentary subscription to the Charlotte Symphony E-Mail club
- Invitation to the Charlotte Symphony Annual Meeting and voting privileges
- Special recognition during Member Appreciation Month during concerts
- Annual Report
- Referral program: Refer two new Members and receive two complimentary ticket vouchers
- Annual listing in a concert program book
$500-$749 Sustaining Member
- Invitation for two to a Dessert Reception and Open Rehearsal with Maestro Christof Perick
- Acknowledgement of your contribution in every issue of the Symphony’s concert program book
- All benefits above
$750-$1,249 Affiliate Member
- Two passes to all four 2009-2010 Friday morning Open Rehearsals
- Two tickets to a Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert
- All benefits above
$1,250-$1,999 Patron
- VIP on-stage seating at selected Friday morning Open Rehearsals; includes a pre-rehearsal discussion with CSO Personality
- Invitations for two to the Annual Summer Pops Picnic Under the Tent at Symphony Park
- All benefits above
$2,000-$3,499 League Benefactor
- Invitation for two to attend exclusive “Insiders’ Evenings,” which includes discussions and musical excerpts from the concert program with CSO’s personalities and/or musicians
- Two tickets to an Open Rehearsal and Reception with Maestro Christof Perick including a pre-rehearsal discussion with CSO insiders and an opportunity for on-stage seating based on availability
- Complimentary intermission refreshments in the McColl Room at all Classics and Pops Concerts
- Free valet parking at CSO concerts held at the Belk Theater
- All benefits above
$3,500-$5,999 Founder
- A contribution in your name of two ticket vouchers to the charity of your choice
- Preferred Parking pass for Summer Pops concerts at Symphony Park
- All benefits above
$6,000 -$11,999 Conductor’s Circle
- Invitation for two for dinner with fellow members, conductor and /or guest artist
- Invitation for two for a Meet-the-Musicians’ Luncheon
- All benefits above
$12,000-$24,999 Gold Baton
- The opportunity to dedicate a piece of music to a friend or loved one, including signage and recognition in the concert program book
- One program booklet signed by the conductor and poster autographed by guest artist
- Invitations to receptions with Maestro Christof Perick
- All benefits above
$25,000+ Platinum Podium
- A private ensemble performance at your home
- Dedication of one performance in your name or as a tribute to a friend, with concert program book autographed by the conductor and or guest artist
- All of the benefits above
* The value of benefits associated with Campaign contributions at this level is $55.
** The value of benefits associated with contributions at this level is $180.
Please note that the CSO fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
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Thank You!
Why I support my Symphony
Catherine Connor: “I think I know the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. After 7 years of committee work, special sessions, called meetings, fiscal reviews, strategic planning, fundraising, concerts, and coffees, I am rotating off the Board of Directors. How satisfying for me, that we (this is the CSO "we") are at this moment positioned to be the strongest cultural institution in our region. The highest artistic standards and a skilled administration will carry us, with our help. I am so optimistic because the Board, the Musicians, the Administration, the Oratorio, the Youth Orchestras have a clear vision, brought into focus by Jonathan Martin, and our Board leadership, especially Richard Osborne and Pat Rodgers. This is why I support the Charlotte Symphony financially. This is why you should as well. Send your check in today.”
Jan Haack: “I support the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra because I believe music has an intrinsic value (beyond price.) I love the creative energy the orchestra demonstrates. I love the way music stirs the imagination (Sibelius' Finlandia for instance.) I view it as food for the soul, a stress reliever (especially in these anxious times) – never as an expendable luxury. In fact, it scares me to think of what life would be like if we lose the music our Symphony Orchestra provides Charlotte.”
Mica and Keith Oberkfell: “We both grew up listening to classical music and are dedicated to making sure that there will be a next generation of classical music lovers. We support the Charlotte Symphony because we hope that the classical musical tradition will remain an important part of Charlotte’s culture.”
Lawrence Toppman: "I own thousands of compact discs and a good stereo, and I can hear at home virtually anything the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra plays. So why do I attend concerts? Because the difference between live and recorded music is like the difference between one of Monet's vibrant watercolors and an attractive poster of it. You can enjoy the reproduction, but you experience the original in a way that can't be duplicated.
Harriett Otten Wacker, Odessa TX: “As a child I was taken to many performances by the Orchestra… My parents were never able to purchase season tickets, but thought an evening at the Symphony was a fine way to reward good grades or to celebrate a birthday. It still is. I hope Charlotte will rise to the challenge and support one of her oldest performing organizations very well."
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