The Larsen Legacy Campaign is a $500,000 fundraising effort honoring Steven Larsen and his final season with the RSO.
Dream it.
It is our hope to raise funds to ensure the financial future of the RSO so that when the baton is passed to the next artistic leader, the RSO is in a position to encourage and create progressive and innovative programming. This is the time to reimagine the orchestra and we want you to be a part of it.
Build it.
This campaign will give the RSO resources to invest in technology that allows us to provide an at-home musical experience to the most vulnerable in our audience. It also allows us to rebuild our reserve to weather future storms like the COVID pandemic of 2020.
Grow it.
The growth of the RSO will be impacted by the future Music Director’s ability to draw new audiences through exciting and diverse programming. It is our goal to provide the resources to enable us to be relevant, progressive, and inclusive.
From our Donors
"We experience life with greater vibrancy and depth of feeling when listening to live musical performances. Under the leadership of Maestro Steve Larsen our community has been enriched for 3 decades. I’m pleased to support the Legacy Campaign in tribute to his contribution and to build support for the future of our orchestra. I look forward to many exciting seasons." - LoRayne Logan
"It was important for us to contribute to the campaign as the RSO adds so much to the community from an artistic and cultural standpoint and that greatly separates Rockford from many other similar sized cities.
We also felt the need to give back to the RSO as it gives us a great reason to get dressed up and go out on the town for a fun date night!" - Chris and Megan Perry