Conductor Richard Pittman

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The Concord Orchestra is a not-for-profit corporation, but the revenue we receive from subscriptions and ticket sales covers only about 60% of our expenses. We are most grateful for individual and corporate contributions, which enable us to perform a wide variety of concerts enjoyed by concert-goers of all ages.

For the first time in our fifty-three year history we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to dedicate an orchestra chair as a gift in the name of your family or a loved one. Your family's name or special person is recognized in each program under the section where your chair is located. You will also be mentioned as a special donor to the orchestra in our Angel's category for the season. The suggested gift is $4000 for the concertmaster chair, $2000 for a principal chair for the season and $1000 for a section chair. Funds will be used to support the general operations of the Concord Orchestra.

We hope that you will take advantage of this program not only to support the orchestra with this tax-deductible gift, but also to honor a special person or family member who made music a central part of his or her life.

Donor Opportunities

Donor will be listed in appropriate section of program for 1 year.

Subsidize the Music Director and Orchestra Manager for 1 year:

Partial Subsidy of Music Director                 5000+

Partial Subsidy of Orchestra Manager           4000+

Individual Concert Opportunities:

Partial Underwriting of a concert                  3000+

Soloist expense                                             1500

Programs for a concert                                   800

Sponsor an Orchestra Chair for 1 year:

Concertmaster chair                                       4000

Other principal players chairs                        2000

Section player chair                                       1000

Funds contributed for underwriting chairs will be applied to essential orchestra expenses, since orchestra members are not paid.

Orchestra Funds

Piano Fund: support the required regular maintenance to our circa 1917 Steinway piano

New Works Fund: support the creation of new works for symphony orchestra by contemporary composers

Ehlers Young Artist Fund: provide a stipend to the winner of the annual Young Artist Competition. Fund named to honor late orchestra supporters Chuck and Arlene Ehlers

Corporate Sponsors

Conductor's Circle          $2500+           Gold Baton    $1250+

Silver Baton                     $700+            Ivory Baton     $500+

Individual Contributors:

Angels              $1000+             Benefactors      $500+

Champions         $250+              Patrons            $125+

Sponsors              $75+              Friends     up to $75

Contributions, which are tax deductible, should be mailed to: The Concord Orchestra, P.O. Box 381, Concord, MA 01742. You, our audiences, our advertisers, our contributors, our corporate sponsors and our volunteers make up our community. We are eternally grateful. Thank you.

We also deeply appreciate the many people who volunteer to usher, decorate the hall, sell tickets at the door, and host our post-concert receptions. If you would like to help with these activities, please call the orchestra at (978) 369-4967 or e-mail us at concordorchestra@verizon.net