Overview

Each year over 55,000 people are touched by the music and programs of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

Whether they are season ticket holders, volunteer ushers, students in the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra, classmates attending an RSO Youth Concert, or Northern Public Radio listeners who enjoy delayed broadcasts of Rockford Symphony concerts, these individuals all make up the RSO family.

We are proud to serve such a large and diverse audience, providing exceptional music performances and award-winning arts education programs to people across Northern Illinois. However, ticket sales account for only 40% of the Symphony's yearly revenue. The RSO depends on contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations to bridge the gap between concert revenue and operating expenses.

By contributing to the Rockford Symphony's annual fund, you enable the RSO to provide thousands of people in the greater Rockford area with exceptional cultural and educational programming throughout the year. Show your commitment to the community by choosing to support the following Rockford Symphony Orchestra programs:

· Music Performance. Your gift will be used to fund orchestra rehearsals, sheet music, theatre rentals, and musicians' fees. All of these things are essential to bring symphonic music to life for our audiences.

· Youth Education. In order to build the audiences of tomorrow, the RSO must reach out to the youth of today. Your gift will be used to fund Symphony Goes to School programs for 3rd and 4th graders, Youth Concerts, and hands-on instrumental music instruction through the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra.

· Operations. Behind the scenes, a symphony has many needs. Your gift will be used to fund administrative costs - everything from marketing our concerts to buying paper for the copy machine!

Help the RSO family grow through your donation to the Rockford Symphony's annual fund. Contribute online or call us at 815.965.0049 to learn how you can contribute to the RSO's annual fund.