Membership
Great Music Holds Great Power
It can uplift us, inspire us, heal us, bring us closer together, and feed our curious minds. At the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, we thrive on exploring all that symphonic music has to offer by finding ways to listen, learn, and share the power of music. When you join as a member today, you are helping bring music to life, in our halls and across Maryland through vital community partnerships, acclaimed youth education programs, and the highest quality symphonic performances by the BSO’s world-class musicians. In thanks for your generous support, you will receive a whole host of benefits to ensure that you enjoy the fullest possible BSO experience.
Levels and Benefits
Membership ($75 - $1,199)
Levels and Benefits Beginning September 1, 2024
Membership Levels and Benefits
Beginning September 1, 2024| $75 Bach | $150 Beethoven | $250 Brahms | $500 Britten | $750 Bernstein | ||
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| Ticketing Privileges | ||||||
| Pre-sale on Single Tickets | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 15% Discount on Single Tickets | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Priority Ovation Ticketing | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Complimentary Ovation Series Passes^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 16 | |
| 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Exclusive Events | ||||||
| Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception | • | • | • | |||
| Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception | • | |||||
| Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($) | ||||||
| Concert Enhancements | ||||||
| 10% Discount / Priority on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box | • | • | • | • | • + Priority | |
| Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating | ||||||
| Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore) | ||||||
| Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge (Meyerhoff) | ||||||
| Complimentary Beverages in the Lounges | ||||||
| Recognition | ||||||
| Recognition in Overture Magazine | 1 Issue | All Issues | ||||
| Recognition in Annual Report | • | • | ||||
| Fair Market Value | $16 | $32 | $48 | $64 | $64 | |
$ = fees may be associated with all or part of this event. ^ = the listed goods/services have a fair market value that is not tax-deductible. These benefits cannot be exchanged for gifts from Donor Advised Funds, and therefore will be automatically declined. The opportunity to purchase these items separately is available to donors for whom this is the case and those who opt to decline benefits for full tax-deductibility. Levels and benefits are subject to change without notice.
Compare membership Levels
Bach
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 4 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets
Concert Enhancements
- 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
Fair Market Value: $16
Join at Bach level
Bach
Beethoven
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 8 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets
Concert Enhancements
- 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
Fair Market Value: $32
Join at Beethoven level
Beethoven
Brahms
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 12 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
Concert Enhancements
- 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
Fair Market Value: $48
Join at Brahms level
Brahms
Britten
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
Concert Enhancements
- 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
Recognition
- Recognition in one Issue of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Fair Market Value: $64
Join at Britten level
Britten
Bernstein
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
Concert Enhancements
- Priority & 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
Recognition
- Recognition in All Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Fair Market Value: $64
Join at Bernstein level
Bernstein
Giving Societies ($1,200+)
Levels and Benefits Beginning September 1, 2024
Giving Societies Levels and Benefits
Beginning September 1, 2024
| $1,200 Symphony Society Silver | $2,000 Symphony Society Gold | $3,000 Governing Members Silver | $5,000 Governing Members Gold | $10,000+ Maestro's Circle | $25,000+ Founder's Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketing Privileges | ||||||
| Pre-sale on Single Tickets | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 15% Discount on Single Tickets | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Priority Ovation Ticketing | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Complimentary Ovation Series Passes^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Exclusive Events | ||||||
| Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets | 4 | 4 | 4 +Box Seating | 4 +Box Seating | 4 +Box Seating | 4 +Box Seating |
| Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Concert Enhancements | ||||||
| 10% Discount / Priority on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box | • + Priority | • + Priority | • + Priority | • + Priority | • + Priority | • + Priority |
| Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge (Meyerhoff) | 2 One-Time Passes |
• | • | • | • | |
| Complimentary Beverages in the Lounges | • | • | • | • | ||
| Recognition | ||||||
| Recognition in Overture Magazine | All Issues | All Issues | All Issues | All Issues | All Issues | All Issues |
| Recognition in Annual Report | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Governing Member Exclusives | ||||||
| Complimentary parking at the Meyerhoff Symphony Center Garage and valet parking at Strathmore^ | • | • | • | • | ||
| Invitations to On-Stage Rehearsals^ | • | • | • | • | ||
| VIP Ticketing Concierge service | • | • | • | • | ||
| Invitation to BSO's Annual Meeting and Reception | • | • | • | • | ||
| Opportunity to host a BSO musician performance in your home($) | • | • | • | |||
| Opportunity to dedicate a BSO concert in honor of you or a loved one | • | • | ||||
| Invitation to annual Maestro's Circle Dinner | • | • | ||||
| Invitation to sponsor a BSO Musician | • | |||||
| Fair Market Value | $64 | $84 | $264 | $264 | $264 | $264 |
$ = fees may be associated with all or part of this event. ^ = the listed goods/services have a fair market value that is not tax-deductible. These benefits cannot be exchanged for gifts from Donor Advised Funds, and therefore will be automatically declined. The opportunity to purchase these items separately is available to donors for whom this is the case and those who opt to decline benefits for full tax-deductibility. Levels and benefits are subject to change without notice.
Legato Circle
The Legato Circle is a family of supporters who have made the commitment to include the BSO in their estate plans. We know that choosing to support any philanthropic cause is a carefully made decision that shapes a future you cannot see. We invite you to learn more about legacy giving at the BSO with this short survey.
Thank you for supporting your Baltimore Symphony Orchestra!
For information about giving at the Symphony Society or Governing Members levels, please contact Amanda Colaianni, Giving Society Officer, at acolaianni@bsomusic.org or 410.783.8058.
For Maestro’s and Founder's Circle giving, please contact Allison Burr-Livingstone, Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement and Communications Officer at ablivingstone@bsomusic.org or 410.783.8034.
For the Legato Circle, please contact Joanne M. Rosenthal, Director of Principal Gifts at JRosenthal@bsomusic.org or 410.783.8010.
Compare Giving Society Levels
Founder's Circle
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets + Box Seating
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($)
Concert Enhancements
- Priority + 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
- Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating
- Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore)
- Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge Access (Meyerhoff)
- Complimentary Beverages in the Lounges
Recognition
- Recognition in all Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Governing Members Exclusives
- Complimentary parking at the Meyerhoff Symphony Center Garage and valet parking at Strathmore^
- Invitations to On-Stage Rehearsals^
- VIP Ticketing Concierge service
- Invitation to BSO's Annual Meeting and Reception
- Opportunity to host a BSO musician performance in your home ($)
- Opportunity to dedicate a BSO concert in honor of you or a loved one
- Invitation to annual Maestro's Circle Dinner
- Invitation to sponsor a BSO Musician
Fair Market Value: $264
Join at Founder's Circle level
founder's Circle
Maestro's Circle
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets + Box Seating
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($)
Concert Enhancements
- Priority + 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
- Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating
- Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore)
- Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge Access (Meyerhoff)
- Complimentary Beverages in the Lounges
Recognition
- Recognition in all Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Governing Members Exclusives
- Complimentary parking at the Meyerhoff Symphony Center Garage and valet parking at Strathmore^
- Invitations to On-Stage Rehearsals^
- VIP Ticketing Concierge service
- Invitation to BSO's Annual Meeting and Reception
- Opportunity to host a BSO musician performance in your home ($)
- Opportunity to dedicate a BSO concert in honor of you or a loved one
- Invitation to annual Maestro's Circle Dinner
Fair Market Value: $264
Join at Maestro's Circle level
Maestro's Circle
Governing Members Gold
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets + Box Seating
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($)
Concert Enhancements
- Priority + 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
- Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating
- Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore)
- Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge Access (Meyerhoff)
- Complimentary Beverages in the Lounges
Recognition
- Recognition in all Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Governing Members Exclusives
- Complimentary parking at the Meyerhoff Symphony Center Garage and valet parking at Strathmore^
- Invitations to On-Stage Rehearsals^
- VIP Ticketing Concierge service
- Invitation to BSO's Annual Meeting and Reception
- Opportunity to host a BSO musician performance in your home ($)
Fair Market Value: $264
Join at Governing Members Gold level
Governing Members Gold
Governing Members Silver
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets + Box Seating
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($)
Concert Enhancements
- Priority + 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
- Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating
- Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore)
- Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge Access (Meyerhoff)
- Complimentary Beverages in the Lounges
Recognition
- Recognition in all Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Governing Members Exclusives
- Complimentary parking at the Meyerhoff Symphony Center Garage and valet parking at Strathmore^
- Invitations to On-Stage Rehearsals^
- VIP Ticketing Concierge service
- Invitation to BSO's Annual Meeting and Reception
Fair Market Value: $264
Join at Governing Members Silver level
Governing Members Silver
Symphony Society Gold
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets + Box Seating
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($)
Concert Enhancements
- Priority + 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
- Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating
- Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore)
- 2 One-Time Passes to the Georgia and Peter G. Angelos Governing Members Lounge (Meyerhoff)
Recognition
- Recognition in all Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Fair Market Value: $84
Join at Symphony Society Gold level
Symphony Society Gold
Symphony Society Silver
Ticketing Privileges
- Pre-sale on Single Tickets
- 15% Discount on Single Tickets
- Priority Ovation Ticketing
- 16 Complimentary Ovation Series Passes
^ (additional tickets $10 donation per ticket) - 15% Discount on BSO merchandise on BSOmusic.org/Shop
Exclusive Events
- 4 Complimentary Donor Appreciation Concert Tickets + Box Seating
- Invitation to a Fall Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to a Spring Thank-You Reception
- Invitation to Allegretto Dinners before concerts ($)
Concert Enhancements
- Priority + 10% Discount on pre-concert table reservation and charcuterie box
- Priority for Grand Tier/Premium Box Seating
- Comcast Lounge access^ (Strathmore)
Recognition
- Recognition in all Issues of Overture Magazine
- Recognition in Annual Report
Fair Market Value: $64
Join at Symphony Society Silver level
Symphony Society Silver
Levels and benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits are effective for a full year from the date of your contribution. All benefits are available to donors, regardless of primary attendance venue or support designation. Donors who give through a giving vehicle (such as a Donor-Advised Fund) for which a tax receipt may not be issued are ineligible to receive benefits with a stated fair market value. Matching gifts apply toward the total membership level unless otherwise indicated.
Membership FAQs
When you make a donation of $75 or more, you become part of the BSO’s member family. In thanks for your generous support, we’re pleased to provide you with an array of benefits designed specifically for your level of giving, including a select number of complimentary passes for our Ovation Series of events and special opportunities to get closer to the music and musicians you love.
Membership lasts a full 12 months! Your membership expiration date is set when you first give a gift. We’ll send you renewal reminders as you approach the end of your year. Your membership expiration date can be viewed online when you log in to your account, or on your membership card.
If you are enrolled in Monthly Giving or Annual Auto Renew, your membership will not expire until you unenroll from the program.
No, concert and Ovation Series tickets do not count toward your annual Membership total giving.
No, but your best BSO experience is as a member AND a subscriber. Visit BSOMusic.org/Subscribe to learn more.
If you join as a member during the season, you will receive your membership level amount of Ovation Series passes for the season. Your Ovation Series passes expire at the end of each season. At the beginning of each season, all members receive their full allotment of Ovation Series passes based on their giving level on July 31st.
Visit BSOmusic.org/Ovation to explore this season’s selection, select your desired event, and sign in as a member to be guided through the reservation process. Your complimentary passes will be automatically applied at check-out. Once you’ve used all your passes, you may still participate in Ovation events with just a $10 donation per person.
It’s never too late to give! Your expiration date may move, but you can rejoin as a member at any time.
Your contribution is tax deductible, minus the stated fair market value of goods and services received in exchange for your contribution. This is listed with each Membership level. If you wish for your gift to be fully tax deductible, please select “I do not want the benefits associated with my gift,” as you make your gift.
When you make your membership donation, simply select the "I decline the goods and services associated with my Membership" option on the form. If you are already a member and would like to decline your benefits, you may call us at 410.783.8000 or email us at Membership@BSOmusic.org to let us know so that we can issue a new receipt that declines the benefits. You will be automatically excluded from receiving complimentary Ovation Series vouchers and other benefits with a fair market value, but you will continue to receive invitations to participate and enjoy benefits that do not have a fair market value.
Thank you for being part of the BSO family! Your membership means so much more than just attending concerts. It’s about joining a community that believes in the power of music to inspire, uplift, and bring people together. With your support, we’re able to continue creating incredible musical experiences, fostering a love of the arts, and making a lasting impact in our community. We’re grateful to have you on this journey with us and look forward to all the amazing moments we’ll share.
