Support the BSO's Future
Donor support is vital in ensuring that the BSO continues to bring world-class music, award-winning education programs, and leading artists to our communities. Becoming a member today is the best way to secure the orchestra’s future.
Your tax-deductible donation makes all the difference for our next 100 years!
Almost 60% of the BSO's budget comes from our donors. It is donors like YOU who support innovation in the concert hall, classroom, and community!
BSO Membership Benefits
Create inspiring and exciting musical experiences for people of all ages across the state of Maryland by contributing, and you’ll be recognized with special privileges and access for one calendar year from the date of your gift.
Each level after Bach includes the benefits of the levels listed above it.
Digital alternatives to various access benefits will be available when in-person events are not possible.
Bach Level Member: $75-$149
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to Open Rehearsals with pre-rehearsal talks
- Admission to the Annual Donor Appreciation Concert
- Opportunity to purchase single tickets prior to public sale
Beethoven Level Member: $150-$249
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to members-only chamber music performances
- Virtual: One Complimentary Voucher Code for BSO Sessions, the BSO’s digital concert series
Brahms Level Member: $250-$499
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to BSO After Parties with Musicians following season opening and closing concerts
- 10% discount on single tickets to BSO performances
Britten Level Member: $500-$1,199
- Virtual: Invitation to Afternoon Tea with the BSO, includes delivery from local tea companies
- Invitation to Signature Artist Snapshot events
- Recognition in one publication of Overture magazine and Annual Donor Rolls
$1,200-$1,999 Symphony Society Silver
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to BSO Preludes — brief introductions to BSO musicians and program and listening notes prior to concerts
- Season-long access to the Comcast Lounge (BSO at Strathmore concerts only)
- Season-long recognition in Overture magazine and virtual program books
$2,000-$2,999 Symphony Society Gold
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to catered pre-concert Allegretto Dinners (fee required; Meyerhoff, Strathmore,
and digital locations) - Invitation to attend the Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge (Meyerhoff concerts, with reservation)
$3,000-$4,999 Governing Members Silver
Benefits Include:
- Virtual: complimentary access to BSO Sessions, the BSO’s digital concert series
- Invitation to On-Stage Rehearsals
- Season Access to the Governing Members Lounge
- Invitation to the BSO’s Annual Meeting and Reception
- Complimentary parking for BSO Events: Cathedral Street Garage Parking at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and Valet at Strathmore
- VIP Ticketing Concierge Access
$5,000 – 9,999 Governing Members Gold
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to Third Tuesday Happy Hour events with BSO Musicians
- Eligibility to attend Governing Members Council events at premiere locations
- Complimentary Drinks at the Comcast Lounge at Strathmore (BSO Concerts Only)
$10,000 to $100,000+ Maestra’s Circle
Exclusive access awaits! Contact a Gift Officer or call 410-783-8010 today to learn more about the power of making a transformative gift to the BSO.