Thanks for Considering an Annual Fund Contribution!
Contributing to the Houston Symphony Annual Fund is a rewarding tradition that directly connects you to the annual production and presentation of classical, pops and chamber concerts, family and educational programs as well as extensive outreach activities. As a donor, you not only help bring the joy of music to thousands of people, you can also enjoy an insider's view of your orchestra through a host of special benefits.
Listed below are a variety of donor groups including a wide range of suggested giving levels and benefits. For your convenience, donations may be made online, submitted via fax at (713) 333-9501, via mail (615 Louisiana, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77002) or by calling the individual giving department at (713) 337-8523. The Houston Symphony welcomes gifts of any amount.
Friend $50-99
- Subscription to SymphonyNotes quarterly newsletter
Member $100-249
- Houston Symphony Society membership including voting privileges at Annual Meeting
- Pass to three (3) private rehearsals
- All the benefits of Friend
Sustaining Member $250-499
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to a select classical concert
- One (1) pass for entry to the Fidelity Investments Patron Lounge
- All the benefits of Member
- (Fair Market Value $20)
Composer's Circle $500-999
- Get an insider's look at the process of commissioning new music with a reception, demonstration and discussion with the composer and HS musicians
- Periodic recognition in Houston Symphony Magazine
- All the benefits of Sustaining Member
- (Fair Market Value $40)
Patron $1,000-2,499
- Access to the Fidelity Patron Lounge in the lobby of Jones Hall
- Monthly recognition in Houston Symphony Magazine
- All the benefits of Composer's Circle
- (Fair Market Value $55)
Grand Patron $2,500-4,999
- Backstage tour of Jones Hall
- All the benefits of Patron
- (Fair Market Value $75)
Conductor's Circle $5,000-7,499
- Complimentary Valet Parking Pass valid for classical, pops and Symphony Specials
- Invitation for two to attend a private recital and party with a special guest artist
- Access to the Fidelity Investments Greenroom during intermission at classical, pops and Symphony Specials
- VIP ticket services
- All the benefits of Grand Patron
- (Fair Market Value $220)
Musician Sponsor $7,500-9,999
- Opportunity to sponsor a musician of the Houston Symphony
- Invitation to a special event held exclusively for sponsors and musicians
- All the benefits of Conductor's Circle
- (Fair Market Value $250)
Member $50
- Subscription to SymphonyNotes quarterly newsletter
Marquee $100-249
- Houston Symphony Society membership including voting privileges at Annual Meeting
- Commemorative "I Like Mike" item
- Subscription to SymphonyNotes quarterly newsletter
Director $250-499
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to a select concert
- Valet Parking/Greenroom pass valid for one concert
- All the benefits of Marquee
- (Fair Market Value $30)
Producer $500-999
- Four (4) valet parking/Greenroom passes
- Invitation to a pops private rehearsal
- All the benefits of Director
- (Fair Market Value $45)
Headliner $1,000-1,499
- Invitation to a members only reception with Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and a special guest artist
- All the benefits of Producer
- (Fair Market Value $75)
Center Stage $1,500+
- Complimentary Valet Parking Pass valid for Pops and Symphony Specials
- Access to the Greenroom during Pops and Symphony Special intermissions
- Invitation to pops season preview lunch
- (Fair Market Value $100)