Support the Orchestra
OUR IMPACT
Our current programs that help further our impact, and that have been funded by our generous community of donors, include;
- Our season series of six performances of beloved masterworks, new favorites written by diverse composers, and challenging staples of the orchestral repertoire
- The Scottsdale Chamber Music Series, a series of three free chamber music concerts each season
- “Behind the Baton”, our pre-concert series for those that are classical music-curious
- Free concert tickets for Veterans*
- Discounted student tickets ($10)
- Free concert tickets for those who can’t afford our $15 tickets
We have ambitious plans to expand our impact reach. We need our community’s support for the following programs;
- A commission of an orchestral work by composer William C. White written specifically for the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra and America’s 250th Anniversary
- Purchase of percussion instruments needed for upcoming performances
- A “Talent Development” scholarship program for local young musicians who study music performance at the collegiate level
- Free concerts for elementary and middle school students
- Free concerts at community locations such as hospice and senior living facilities
The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra partners with VetTix to provide tickets to all branches of Military Veterans. Orchestra performances provide an environment that helps reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories, and encourage veterans to stay engaged with local communities.
Ticket sales from our main concert series cover approximately 50% of our costs to present our season concert series.
We operate in a fiscally conservative manner. All of our board members are volunteers and our Executive Director is also 100% volunteer. However, there are still expenses related to the production of our concerts that need your help and support to enable us to continue to provide our community with outstanding symphonic music performances.
There are many ways you can help the orchestra!
Whether you can volunteer your time or donate funds, your support is needed to help us reach those who need music the most.
Volunteers help our organization operate. Some of the ways volunteers help us are by assisting patrons at concerts, helping set up the concert and rehearsal venues, managing the sheet music library, coordination, recruiting and scheduling of musicians, moving percussion equipment to and from the concert locations, and providing in-kind donations of professional services such as press relations, social media, bookkeeping, legal and risk management advice, and more.
Donors help us pay for those services needed to operate an orchestra that volunteers can’t cover.
Board members help us guide our future and expand our impact.
If you would like to discuss ways you can help us achieve our mission, please complete the form below to request an exploratory call.
Please consider a donation to the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra.
Guidestar has awarded the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra the Candid Seal of Transparency. This means you can be assured that your donation goes directly towards our mission to bring symphonic music to everyone in our community.
Give Us A Cheer!
Your gift of $25 helps bring us one step closer to reaching our goal of bringing classical music to EVERYONE in Scottsdale – especially those that cannot afford tickets.
Customize Your Donation
Your gift in any amount, whether $5 or $500, helps us bring music to more of our community.
Recognize a Musician
Your donation of $100 will provide a special acknowledgement on our website and in our concert program for the 2025-2026 season.
Honor a Chair
Your donation of $250 will help us provide recognition to those leaders in our orchestra that go above and beyond to help and support the musicians in their section with a special acknowledgement on our website and in our concert program for one concert. An exclusive listing with your name under the musician’s name in the program is reserved for the entire season at the $1000 donation level (limited to one per principal chair).
Sponsor the Music
Sheet music costs for each concert average $500. Please let us know which concert you would like to sponsor for the rental and purchase of sheet music.
Sponsor the Concertmaster
Your donation of $1000 enables us to hire a professional concertmaster for one concert. This is one of the most important leadership positions within the orchestra, after the Music Director/Conductor. Enjoy complimentary VIP tickets in the best seats in the house!
Sponsor a Chamber Music Concert
Your donation of $1500 will underwrite the cost of presenting a Chamber Music Series concert. Enjoy complimentary VIP tickets in the best seats in the house!
Sponsor The Conductor
Your donation of $3500 covers the cost of the conductor for one concert and all related rehearsals. Enjoy complimentary VIP tickets in the best seats in the house and a meet and greet with the orchestra.
Sponsor a Concert
Your donation of $10,000 covers the cost of one orchestral concert, to include the costs of sheet music, stipend for our concertmaster and conductor, and the cost to rent our performance facility. Donors at this level receive special founder circle recognition and access to special events with members of the orchestra. PLUS, an in-home performance from one of our chamber music ensembles is provided as a thank you for your support. Enjoy complimentary VIP tickets in the best seats in the house for the entire season! Contact us to learn how we can personalize your sponsorship to best meet your needs.
Sponsor a Season
Your Donation of $50,000 covers the cost of our entire season of concerts. This is an ideal sponsorship level for family offices and corporate donors alike. Contact us to learn how we can personalize your sponsorship to best meet the needs of your organization.
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Thank You to Our 2025-2026 Season Supporters!
The City of Scottsdale
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Scottsdale Arts
Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS
Venue8600
Rebecca Grossman
Donald Harvey
Denise & Rob Wilson
Bill & Joan Heitzinger
Charlie Bullen
Heather Van Beek
Dan & Elise Parish
Roberta and John Henrickson
Jean Hesse
Lisa Tufts
Mary Kelly
Leslie Nock
Jacob Shinners
Jeff Bloch
Joshua Facello
Diversified Management and Realty Co
Desmond Siu
Lawrence and Valerie Bullen Memorial Fund
Dennis Yee
Hansa Magee
Jeffrey Clark and Holly Brown
Ted and Elizabeth LeSueur Family Trust
Marshall Hughes
Barbara and Merrill Moss
Alexander Park
Reidun Stromsheim
John William Irwin Living Trust
Mary Kelly
David and Nancy Henrickson
Patricia Schantin
Barbara Peters
Julia L. Mitchell Foundation
Robert Dixon
Douglas Stonerock
Carly Griffitts
Anonymous
Thank You to the Following Donors Who Honored a Principal Chair Musician in our 2025-2026 Season
Leslie Nock, Principal Clarinet Chair in honor of Heather Van Beek
Rob Wilson, Principal Oboe/English Horn Chair in honor of Denise Wilson
Jacob Shinners, Principal Harp and 2nd Violin Chair
Lawrence and Valerie Bullen Memorial Fund, Principal Cello Chair in honor of Rob Willis
Ted and Elizabeth LeSueur Family Trust, Principal Horn Chair in honor of Donald Harvey
Desmond Siu, Concertmaster Chair
Dennis Yee, Principal Viola Chair
Marshall Hughes, Principal Trumpet Chair in honor of Dr. Leah Hodge
Thank You to the Following Donors Who Honored a Musician in our 2025-2026 Season
Mary Kelly in honor of Erin Lewis, Clark Chaffee, Adriana Pretorius, Paula Mack
Jeffrey Clark in honor of Holly Brown, Robby Kuhlmann and Denise Wilson
Anonymous in honor of Hansa Magee
Alexander Park in honor of Peter Kyhn
Barbara and Merrill Moss in honor of Mary Kelly
Anonymous in honor of Heather Van Beek, Donald Harvey, Leah Hodge
A Special Thank You to the Following Organizations
For Providing Support for our 2025-2025 Season
