Young Associates Council

Young Associates Council

The Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council (YAC) is a philanthropic membership group for professionals and music lovers aged 45 and under, offering unique access to Houston’s symphonic and cultural scene. YAC members enjoy exclusive, music-centered experiences—ranging from behind-the-scenes interactions with Symphony musicians to private performances in iconic venues and homes across the city. Led by Chair Justin Stenberg, the YAC is guided by a Steering Committee that plans four signature events each season and fosters a community of young supporters shaping the future of orchestral music in Houston.

Benefits To All Members

  • Invitations to 4 Exclusive YAC Events
  • Invitations to 2 private orchestra rehearsals + 2 “Meet the Orchestra” Events
  • Access to discounted Premium seating on Young Professionals Concert Packages
  • Discounted tickets to the Houston Symphony’s Special Events: Opening Night Concert & Gala and Houston Symphony Ball & Auction
  • Access to Symphony VIP Ticketing Concierge

YAC ($1,500+)

Adds special concert-related benefits to the YAC membership, including exclusive lounge and parking perks.

  • 3 passes to Virtuoso Lounge
  • 1 Pass to Toomim Family Green Room
  • Theatre District Parking & Valet Passes

YAC Virtuoso Circle ($2,500)

Offers elevated concert access including lounges, valet passes, and Meet the Orchestra invitations.

  • Virtuoso Lounge Access At All Performances
  • 3 Passes To Toomim Family Green Room
  • Invitation To “Meet The Orchestra”

YAC Conductor’s Circle ($5,000+)

The highest level of YAC membership, offering top-tier perks for immersive experiences at Jones Hall.

  • Unlimited Access To Toomim Family Green Room
  • Complimentary Valet
  • Meet the Orchestra" Events

YAC Concert Sponsorship ($15,000+)

Adds special concert-related benefits to the YAC membership, including exclusive lounge and parking perks.

  • Opportunity to Serve as a Concert Sponsor
  • Recognition in the Program
  • Theatre District Parking & Valet Passes

YAC Musician Sponsorship ($15,000+)

Offers elevated concert access including lounges, valet passes, and Meet the Orchestra invitations.

  • Opportunity to serve as a Musician Sponsor
  • Opportunity to sponsor a Houston Symphony Musician, Section Players
  • All YAC Conductor's Circle level Benefits

The Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council (YAC) is a philanthropic membership group for professionals and music lovers aged 45 and under, offering unique access to Houston’s symphonic and cultural scene. YAC members enjoy exclusive, music-centered experiences—ranging from behind-the-scenes interactions with Symphony musicians to private performances in iconic venues and homes across the city. Led by Chair Justin Stenberg, the YAC is guided by a Steering Committee that plans four signature events each season and fosters a community of young supporters shaping the future of orchestral music in Houston.

YAC Circle ($1,500+)

Adds special concert-related benefits to the YAC membership, including exclusive lounge and parking perks.

  • 3 passes to Virtuoso Lounge
  • 1 Pass to Toomim Family Green Room
  • Theatre District Parking & Valet Passes

YAC Virtuoso Circle ($2,500–4,999)

Offers elevated concert access including lounges, valet passes, and Meet the Orchestra invitations.

  • Virtuoso Lounge Access At All Performances
  • 3 Passes To Green Room
  • Invitation To “Meet The Orchestra”

YAC Conductor’s Circle ($5,000+)

The highest level of YAC membership, offering top-tier perks for immersive experiences at Jones Hall.

  • Unlimited Access To Green Room
  • Complimentary Valet
  • Meet the Orchestra" Events

YAC Circle ($1,500+)

Adds special concert-related benefits to the YAC membership, including exclusive lounge and parking perks.

  • 3 passes to Virtuoso Lounge
  • 1 Pass to Toomim Family Green Room
  • Theatre District Parking & Valet Passes

YAC Virtuoso Circle ($2,500–4,999)

Offers elevated concert access including lounges, valet passes, and Meet the Orchestra invitations.

  • Virtuoso Lounge Access At All Performances
  • 3 Passes To Green Room
  • Invitation To “Meet The Orchestra”

YAC Conductor’s Circle ($5,000+)

The highest level of YAC membership, offering top-tier perks for immersive experiences at Jones Hall.

  • Unlimited Access To Green Room
  • Complimentary Valet
  • Meet the Orchestra" Events

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YAC ($1,500+)

Fair Market Value: $431
3 (3x$14) One-Time Passes to Virtuoso Lounge
1 One-Time Pass to Toomim Family Green Room
5 Passes to Theatre District Garage Parking
1 One-Time Valet Pass
All Member Benefits

Young Associates Council

($1,500+ Yearly)

Adds special concert-related benefits to the YAC membership, including exclusive lounge and parking perks.

All Benefits Included:

Fair Market Value: $431

3 (3x$14) One-Time Passes to Virtuoso Lounge

1 One-Time Pass to Toomim Family Green Room

5 Passes to Theatre District Garage Parking

1 One-Time Valet Pass

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YAC Virtuoso Circle($2,500+)

Fair Market Value: $560
Access to Virtuoso Lounge at All Symphony Performances
3 One-Time Passes to Toomim Family Green Room
4 Passes to Theatre District Garage Parking
2 One-Time Valet Pass
All Member Benefits

YAC Virtuoso Circle

($2,500+ Yearly)

Offers elevated concert access including lounges, valet passes, and Meet the Orchestra invitations.

All Benefits Included:

Fair Market Value: $560

Access to Virtuoso Lounge at All Symphony Performances

3 One-Time Passes to Toomim Family Green Room

4 Passes to Theatre District Garage Parking

2 One-Time Valet Passes

All Member Benefits

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YAC Conductor's Circle($5,000+)

Fair Market Value: $724
Access to Toomim Family Green Room at all Houston Symphony Jones Hall Performances
Invitation to all "Meet the Orchestra" Events
Complimentary Valet Parking
All Member Benefits

YAC Conductor's Circle

($5,000+ Yearly)

The highest level of YAC membership, offering top-tier perks for immersive experiences at Jones Hall.

All Benefits Included:

Fair Market Value: $724

Access to Toomim Family Green Room at all Houston Symphony Jones Hall Performances

Invitation to all "Meet the Orchestra" Events

Complimentary Valet Parking

All Member Benefits

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YAC Concert Sponsorship($15,000+)

Fair Market Value: $1,224
Opportunity to serve as a Concert Sponsor
All YAC Conductor's Circle level Benefits
Opportunity to sponsor a Houston Symphony concert led by a Guest Conductor
4 Complimentary guest tickets (4x125)
Recognition in the program

YAC Concert Sponsorship

($15,000+ Yearly)

Adds special concert-related benefits to the YAC membership, including exclusive lounge and parking perks.

All Benefits Included:

Fair Market Value: $1,224

Opportunity to serve as a Concert Sponsor

All YAC Conductor's Circle level benefits

Opportunity to sponsor a Houston Symphony concert led by a Guest Conductor

4 Complimentary Guest Tickets (4x125)

Recognition in the Program

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YAC Musician Sponsorship($15,000+)

Fair Market Value: $1,424
Opportunity to serve as a Musician Sponsor
All YAC Conductor's Circle level Benefits
Opportunity to sponsor a Houston Symphony Musician, Section players
Invitation for two to the Annual Musician Sponsorship event (2x350)

YAC Musician Sponsorship

($15,000+ Yearly)

Offers elevated concert access including lounges, valet passes, and Meet the Orchestra invitations.

All Benefits Included:

Fair Market Value: $1,424

Opportunity to serve as a Musician Sponsor

All YAC Conductor's Circle level benefits

Opportunity to Sponsor a Houston Symphony Musician, Section Players

Invitation for two to the Annual Musician Sponsorship Event (2x350)

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