Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Support Opportunities

Would you like to make a contribution in memory of someone, or to the annual fund? Learn more about our endowed funds, our 90th anniversary campaign, or planned giving? Read more below about how you can support your Vermont state orchestra.

 

$90 FOR 90 CAMPAIGN

Our 2024/2025 season marks the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s 90th anniversary year and we will be celebrating this occasion with an incredible year of music that will span across the state and celebrate the talent of legendary local and global artists. To celebrate this milestone, please consider giving a gift of $90 in addition to your annual or monthly donation so we may continue to serve the communities of Vermont for generations to come.


FERMATA SOCIETY: SUSTAINED GIVING

In musical terms, the fermata is an indication to hold or sustain a note. For the VSO, the Fermata Society is a group of donors that sustains music in Vermont.

This budget-friendly option helps the VSO continue to bring world-class music throughout the state. Join the Fermata Society to sustain giving with a simple monthly contribution of any amount and help keep the music alive! Click here to join.

The Bravo Society: Leadership Annual Giving

We recognize those who make annual gifts of $2,500 or more in our leadership annual giving Bravo Society. By contributing to the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Bravo Society members play a key part in shaping the artistic future of the organization. We welcome gifts of any amount.

The Annual Fund

The Annual Fund provides support to the entire Symphony family and gives staff and board the flexibility to allocate it to the program with the most need. We are grateful to the many individuals who support our statewide activities.

The Innovation Fund

The Northfield Savings Bank Innovation Fund was created to provide unique and creative ways that challenge the traditional ways of listening to classical music. To learn more about our current events through the Northfield Savings Bank Innovation Fund, visit our events page.

The Legacy Society: Planned Giving

Members of our Legacy Society have remembered the VSO in their will, trust, or other estate planning, keeping music alive for generations to come. Planned gifts provide the resources that create extraordinary opportunities. By making a charitable bequest or other planned gift, Legacy Society members help build a strong foundation for a future of new works and new audiences, and leave a legacy of commitment to the cultural vibrancy of the State of Vermont. To let us know about your estate plans or to learn more about leaving a legacy of support, contact Devon Cooke, Director of Development, at (802) 864-5741 ext. 125 or devon@vso.org

VSO Endowment

Endowed funds for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra are managed by Maple Capital Management, and enable us to better serve our mission with a wide variety of focus areas. Click here to learn more about our endowed funds.

IN MEMORIUM GIFTS

Many people have supported VSO’s performances and education around the state, and gifts in memory of music lovers is an impactful way to continue their legacy. Contact Devon Cooke at devon@vso.org should you wish to give a gift in memory of someone.