Classical Giving Levels and Benefits

Friend ($50 - $99)
Member($100 - $249)
Patron's Circle ($250 - $499)
Composer's Circle($500 - $999)
Sustaining Patron's Circle($1,000 - $2,499)
Grand Patron's Circle($2,500 - $4,999)
Conductor's Circle ($5,000 - $7,499)
Musician's Society ($7,500 - $9,999)
Artist/Conductor's Society($10,000 - $14,999)
Principal Musician's Society($15,000 - $24,999)
Concertmaster's Society($25,000 - $49,999)
Maestro's Society($50,000 - $74,999)
President's Society($75,000 - $99,999)
Centennial Society($100,000 - $149,999)
Ima Hogg Society ($150,000 and above)

 

View Pops Giving Levels and Benefits



For more information regarding benefits and contributions up to $15,000, please contact Jessica Ford, Gifts Officer, at (713)238-1488 or jessica.ford@houstonsymphony.org. Alternatively, you may reach Darryl de Mello, Annual Fund Manager,at (713) 337-8529 or darryl.demello@houstonsymphony.org.

For more information regarding benefits and contributions of $15,000 or more, please contact David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525 or david.chambers@houstonsymphony.org

 



Friend $50 - $99 (No Fair Market Value)

·         Subscription to Symphony Notes newsletter


Member $100 - $249 (No Fair Market Value)

·         Houston Symphony Society membership including voting privileges at the Annual Meeting

·         10% discount on Symphony Store merchandise (excluding Guest Artist and Orbit merchandise)

·         Invitations to all scheduled private rehearsals of the current season

·         All the benefits of the Friend Level


Patron’s Circle $250 - $499 (Fair Market Value: $130)

·         A Patron Lounge Pass valid during intermission at any Classical Subscription concert

·         TWO (2) complimentary tickets to a subscription concert

·         Monthly recognition in Houston Symphony Magazine

·         All the benefits of the Member Level


Composer's Circle $500 - $999 (Fair Market Value: $190)

·         Exclusive behind the scenes look at the process of commissioning new music for the orchestra, including a reception, demonstration, and discussion with the composer and Houston Symphony Musicians

·         All the benefits of Sustaining Member


Sustaining Patron's Circle $1,000 – $2,499 (Fair Market Value: $360)

·         Season access to the Patron Lounge, both pre-concert and during intermission at all Classical concerts

·         Sponsor FOUR (4) 3rd and/or 4th grade classrooms to attend Symphony Explorer Concerts at Jones Hall

·         All the benefits of the Composer’s Circle Level


Grand Patron's Circle $2,500 - $4,999 (Fair Market Value: $410)

·         Invitation to attend a Houston Symphony “Insider Event” with the Houston Symphony Executive Director/CEO

·         TWO (2) valet parking passes valid for classical concerts (one time passes)

·         All the benefits of the Sustaining Patron's Circle Level


Conductor’s Circle $5,000 – $7,499 (Fair Market Value: $710)

·         Complimentary Season Valet Parking Pass valid for Classical, Pops and Bonus concerts

·         Invitation for TWO (2) to attend a private recital and party with a special guest artist

·         Season access to the Green Room, both pre-concert and during intermission at all Classical, Pops and Bonus concerts

·         Recognition as a Music Matters! Classroom Sponsor

·         VIP ticket services

·         All the benefits of the Grand Patron's Circle Level


Musician's Society $7,500 – $9,999 (Fair Market Value: $790)

·         Opportunity to sponsor ONE (1) musician of the Houston Symphony

·         Invitation to a special event held exclusively for sponsors and musicians

·         All the benefits of The Conductor’s Circle Level


Artist/Conductor Society $10,000 – $14,999 (Fair Market Value: $1,390)

·         Opportunity to sponsor either a Guest Artist or Conductor for ONE (1) Classical concert

·         TEN (10) complimentary tickets to a Classical concert featuring the Guest Artist or Conductor

·         Opportunity to host a reception or dinner in an exclusive area of Jones Hall on the date of the Classical concert (Houston Symphony will facilitate with the planning details for the reception/dinner, but the sponsor will be responsible for food, beverage and service costs. Houston Symphony will extend an invitation to the sponsored guest artist and/or conductor, but cannot guarantee his/her attendance.)

·         All the benefits of the Musician's Society Level


Principal Musician's Society $15,000 – $24,999 (Fair Market Value: $1,990)

·         Opportunity to sponsor ONE (1) Classical concert

·         TWENTY (20) complimentary tickets to the sponsored Classical concert

·         Sponsor recognition on marquee and program page of Houston Symphony Magazine

·         All the benefits of the Artist Conductor Society Level


Concertmaster's Society $25,000 – $49,999 (Fair Market Value: $2,620)

·         Invitation to a private reception with the Concertmaster

·         Opportunity to sponsor ONE (1) Classical concert weekend

·         THIRTY (30) complimentary tickets to ONE (1) of the sponsored concerts or TEN (10) tickets to each of the concerts throughout the sponsored weekend

·         All the benefits of the Principal Musician Society Level


Maestro's Society $50,000 – $74,999 (Fair Market Value: $2,680)

·         Invitation to an intimate dinner with Houston Symphony Music Director or Principal Pops Conductor

·         All the benefits of the Concertmaster's Society Level


President’s Society $75,000 - $99,999 (Fair Market Value: $2,740)

·         Invitation to a private dinner with Houston Symphony Society Leadership

·         All the benefits of the Maestro's Society Level


Centennial Society $100,000 - $149,999 (Fair Market Value: $3,340)

·         Musicians from the Houston Symphony to provide musical entertainment for ONE (1) private function in your home (upon request)

·         All the benefits of the President’s Society Level


Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More (Fair Market Value: $3,340)

·         Recognition at the Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition

·         All the benefits of the Centennial Society Level


 


Give by mail:
Development Office
Houston Symphony
615 Louisiana, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77002
Mail donation form

Give by phone:
(713) 337-8500

Give by fax:
(713) 333-9501

 Fax donation form