Support the Orchestra

The orchestra recognises the support given by many regular members of the audience, and seeks to provide an opportunity for our friends to become more involved in our activities.  Sponsors have the satisfaction of making a direct contribution towards the finances and success of the Orchestra, and in return the Orchestra acknowledges its Sponsors in the Concert Programme.

To support us, contact our Patrons’ Secretary: Nigel Bartram (njbartram@btinternet.com)

Or fill in this form: YSO Support

There are larger & smaller ways in which you can support the orchestra:

There is no minimum period of patronage, although clearly for planning purposes we would prefer to have some notice if you wish to cancel your subscription.

Individual Patrons

Benefits:

  • Advanced booking for Concert tickets.
  • A free Programme for each Concert.
  • Reserved seats at each Concert. (As only Patrons can reserve seats, it is possible to have the same seats at every Concert.)
  • Patrons’ Newsletter for each term of the Season, usually sent out with the ticketing arrangements about a month before the Concert.
  • All Patrons receive a public acknowledgement of their support in each Concert programme.

Individual Patrons subscription is £35 (from 2023/24). If you are a UK taxpayer and can Gift Aid your subscription, the orchestra can claim another 25% (£8.75) back from the government.

Corporate Patrons

Benefits:

  • Free ¼-page advert in each Concert Programme. (Further space may be purchased at the standard rate.)
  • Four free adult tickets (worth £15 each) and two free Programmes for each Concert.
  • Advanced booking for further Concert tickets.
  • Reserved seats at each Concert. (As only Patrons can reserve seats, it is possible to have the same seats at every Concert.)
  • Patrons’ Newsletter for each term of the Season, usually sent out with the ticketing arrangements about a month before the Concert.
  • All Patrons receive a public acknowledgement of their support in each Concert programme.

Corporate Patrons’ subscription is £250/year.

Sponsorship of Concert Expenses

Typical Items of Expense:

  • Bouquet for a Soloist £25
  • Two First Aiders for a Concert £90
  • Tuning of the Piano £90
  • Hire of Percussion for a Concert:
    • Timpani £35
    • Bass Drum £25
    • Cymbals £10
    • Triangle £5
  • Hire of music (typically):
    • Overture £30
    • Concerto £70
    • Symphony £120
  • Printing
    • Advertising leaflets £160
    • Programmes £300

Programme Advertising

It is also possible to buy Advertising space in the Concert Programmes.

  • ¼ page £20
  • ½ page £36
  • Full page £65

EasyFundraising

easyfundraising partners with over 7,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It won’t cost you any extra: the cost is covered by the brand. Each time you shop online, a small percentage adds up to significant help for the orchestra.

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/how-it-works

Remember us in your Will

If you could be generous enough to leave a legacy, this is the information you should provide:

  • Charity Name: York Symphony Orchestra
  • Registration Number: 515145
  • Address: c/o 3 Holyrood Drive, York, YO30 5WB

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