Get Involved

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra benefits greatly from the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations, which enables us to serve as a vital cultural resource an instrumental educational partner, and a dynamic enhancement to the quality of life in Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and throughout central Illinois. 

Your Impact 

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra strives to foster meaningful relationships throughout our communities through live music performances, programs, and collaborations that engage the hearts and minds of our listeners. The support of our donors makes it happen! Here are many of the people who benefit each year. 

24,000+ people attending season performances 

7,500+ students attending Education Concerts 

2,200+ students participating in Step by Step programs in multiple districts 

Benefits

• E-news with reminders and sneak previews 
• Invitations to special events 
• Priority seating and parking 
• Acknowledgment in all program books 
• Satisfaction in knowing you are a partner to keep the music playing

What Your Donation Supports 

Here are some of the ways you give the greatest gift of all - Music! 

• $25/month - Help tune the piano for a single concert
• $50/month - Support the cost of a Stage Manager for a single Symphony Concert 
• $100/month - Give the opportunity for 15 students to experience the Concert for Kids education concert 
• $125/month - Underwrite a Section Chair of your choice 
• $250/month - Underwrite a Principal Chair of your choice 
• $300/month - Provide the opportunity for 50 local students to attend a concert for free 
• $500/month - Sponsor the cost of the music for the Holiday Pops concerts
• $500/month - Fund four in-school visits by ISO musicians in the Music Matters! program 
• $1000/month - Sponsor two Symphony Concerts of your choice 
• $1000/month - Sponsor an Around the Town Free Chamber Concert at a senior center or church 

To set up your monthly giving, please contact Darrin Burnett, Director of Development, at 217-522-2838, ext. 3 or at dburnett@ilsymphony.org

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