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We invite you to make a gift and join our donor community—a group of dynamic and passionate individuals who are truly at the heart of our work. Your support will open the door to experiences and events that inspire and delight, bringing you closer to the music and music makers.

Our donors provide valuable funding that widens access to our music and education programs, shares the power of music with young people, and enriches the community—thank you!

Donor Levels and Benefits

SYMPHONY SUPPORTERS

  • Duo

    Benefits:

    • Advance ticket purchase options prior to public sale 
    ONE TIME

    $100

    MONTHLY

    N/A

  • Trio

    All previous benefits, plus:

    • Invitation to view an open rehearsal at the California Theatre 
    ONE TIME

    $250

    MONTHLY

    $21

  • Quartet

    All previous benefits, plus:

    • Recognition in the program book
    • Invitation to an open rehearsal reception with the Symphony team, with light refreshments
    • 10% discount on all tickets
    ONE TIME

    $500

    MONTHLY

    $42

  • Symphony Circle

    All previous benefits, plus:

    • Two free ticket vouchers to any season performance
    • Invitation to a Symphony Circle Reception with drinks, refreshments, and special guests
    ONE TIME

    $1,000

    MONTHLY

    $83

BATON SOCIETIES

  • Baton Society

    Benefits:

    • Two passes to the Baton Lounge for pre-concert and intermission wine & hors d’oeuvres
    • Invitation to Baton Society events, such as post-concert receptions and Spring Preview Dinner
    • Two free ticket vouchers to any season performance
    • Recognition in the program book
    • Priority subscription renewal, ticket exchange, and upgrade service  
    ONE TIME

    $2,500

    MONTHLY

    $208

  • Silver Baton Society

    All previous Baton Society benefits, plus:  

    • Two additional passes to the Baton Lounge for pre-concert and intermission wine & hors d’oeuvres
    • Naming recognition of one music chair for one season
    • Invitation to meet with musicians at a post-concert or rehearsal reception  
    ONE TIME

    $5,000

    MONTHLY

    $417

  • Gold Baton Society

    All previous Baton Society benefits, plus:  

    • One concert dedication, with recognition in print materials and from the stage, with four tickets to the performance including Baton Lounge access for all guests
    • Invitation to a dinner or lunch with Executive Artistic Director and guest artists 
    ONE TIME

    $10,000

    MONTHLY

    $833

  • Crystal Baton Society

    All previous Baton Society benefits, plus:  

    • Complimentary valet parking for seven concerts
    • Upgrade your concert dedication to include eight tickets, plus a VIP backstage tour, invitation to sit within the orchestra as they play during rehearsal, and the opportunity to meet musicians and guest artists 
    ONE TIME

    $15,000

    MONTHLY

    $1,250

  • Platinum Baton Society

    All previous Baton Society benefits, plus:  

    • Upgrade concert dedication to a Lead Sponsorship with a customized package, including:
    • Named as a Lead Sponsor in all concert print material
    • Invitation to join Symphony Executive Artistic Director on the stage for the concert opening remarks 
    • Ten tickets to your sponsored concert with Baton Society access for all guests
    • Post-concert backstage champagne toast with your guests, Symphony leadership, and guest artists  
    ONE TIME

    $25,000

    MONTHLY

    $2,083

  • Diamond Baton

    All previous Baton Society benefits, plus:  

    • A customized benefit and recognition package to meet your needs 
    ONE TIME

    $50,000

    MONTHLY

    $4,166

Ready to Join Symphony San Jose’s Donor Community?

Thank you!

Thank you for supporting your Symphony! Symphony San Jose is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID# 32-0083030.

Questions?

Please feel free to reach out! You can email Beck Engwerda, Development Director, at bengwerda@symphonysanjose.org or call (408) 286-2600, ext 1006. We look forward to connecting with you.

More Ways to Give

Download and fill out our Donor Form and mail it along with your contribution to:

Symphony San Jose
P.O. Box 790
San Jose, CA 95106-0790

Download Donor Form

Gifts of stock may be made to the Symphony through Charles Schwab.

  • Branch DTC number: 0164
  • The Symphony’s account number: 89049877.
  • Mailing address: Charles Schwab, P.O. Box 982600, El Paso, TX 79998.

Please notify the Symphony directly of your gift, including date, stock name and number of shares, to ensure that we can properly credit you.

Vehicle donations are tax-deductible and pick-up is free. To donate your vehicle to benefit Symphony San Jose, please click below.

Donate Vehicle

Our Development Office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: (408) 286-2600 x 1006

Email: bengwerda@symphonysanjose.org

More Questions?

For additional information, please contact Beck Engwerda, Development Director, at: bengwerda@symphonysanjose.org or call (408) 286-2600, ext 1006.