Support & Volunteer

The Symphony Scene

As part of the Symphony Scene, enjoy unique opportunities to connect with friends, meet the musicians and support an orchestra whose focus is artistic excellence, community engagement and pioneering spirit. Symphony Scene supporters are invited to take advantage of specially-designed opportunities to participate in a variety of intimate, behind-the-scenes events that foster new friendships and heighten musical experiences with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Join us as we forge a new cultural and social landscape in this community…be a part of the scene. The Symphony Scene!

Matching Gifts

Your gift could be matched dollar for dollar! Many companies offer matching gift programs that will double the value of your gift to the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association and allow you access to an even greater level of benefits and opportunities. Check with your company to find out of they will match your contribution to the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association. If you have questions about your company’s matching gift program, please contact your personnel office.

Be a part of The Scene:

  • MSOA-hosted private party and performance by MSO musicians
  • Opportunity to sit back stage in the wings during an MSOA Classics Concert
  • Invitation to Post-Concert Receptions
  • Special Parking Privileges

The Symphony Scene Benefits and Opportunities

CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE

Grand Tier
$25,000 and above

  • MSOA-hosted lunch or dinner for eight with a private performance by MSO musicians
  • Opportunity to have MSO musicians perform at your home for a dinner party you are hosting
  • All benefits and opportunities listed below

Diamond Baton
$17,500-$24,999

  • Specially designed and framed piece with photographs and autographs of all guest artists
  • Opportunity to host a lunch or dinner with the Music Director and President with MSO musicians performing
  • All benefits and opportunities listed below

Platinum Baton
$10,000-$17,499

  • Photo opportunity with the guest artist at intermission, when available
  • Opportunity to have lunch with the MSOA Music Director and President
  • All benefits and opportunities listed below

Gold Baton
$5,000-$9,999

  • Opportunity to dedicate a Classics concert in the program book
  • Invitation for two for an annual Major Donor Recognition Event
  • All benefits and opportunities listed below

Silver Baton
$2,500-$4,999

  • Opportunity to host a guest artist for lunch, when available
  • Opportunity to sit in the wings of the stage during one Classics concert per season
  • All benefits and opportunities listed below

Bronze Baton
$1,500-$2,499

  • Complimentary reserved parking in the city garage on 11th street between I and J Streets for all Classics and Surgical Artistry Pops Series concerts
  • Wine and Cheese Reception in the Founder’s Room at the Gallo Center for the Arts during intermission of all Classics concerts
  • Invitation for two for a post-concert reception in the Founder’s Room at the Gallo Center for the Arts directly following all Classics concerts
  • Priority purchasing for all MSOA non-concert events
  • Invitation for two for an annual Conductor’s Circle Appreciation Reception
  • All benefits and opportunities listed under Musician’s Club

MUSICIAN'S CLUB

Benefactor
$1,000-$1,499

  • Invitation for two for a post-concert reception in the Founder’s Room at the Gallo Center for the Arts directly following two (2) Classics concerts in the 2007-2008 season
  • Invitation for two to attend the MSOA Education concerts in October and April

Patron
$500-$999

  • Opportunity to host a MSO musician to dinner on a concert weekend
  • Invitation for two for a post-concert reception in the Founder’s Room at the Gallo Center for the Arts directly following one (1) Classics concert in the 2007-2008 season

Supporter
$250-$499

  • Invitation for two for the annual Donor Appreciation Reception at the DoubleTree Hotel
  • Invitation for two for the Open Rehearsal and Lecture Series

Friend
$100-$249

  • Quarterly donor newsletter
  • Donor listing on the MSOA website
  • Donor listing in the Classics concert program book