There's much more to the South Carolina Philharmonic than meets the ear.

Besides putting on some of the region's best orchestral performances, our mission is to broaden the public awareness and enjoyment of symphonic music. For example, we visit and perform for elementary, middle and high school students to help expand educational music programs. Our Youth Orchestra program serves more than 200 young instrumentalists. And we are always on the lookout to collaborate with other local arts groups to reach broader and more diverse audiences.

The fact is, ticket sales alone are not enough to keep the orchestra playing. That's why we need your support as a donor. There are several levels to choose, each with their own benefits. Don't let the music be lost. Donate today.

Why is your gift important?

Did you know:

• One concert during the SC Philharmonic's Master Series costs an average of $30,000 just to put on stage.
• Ticket sales only account for about 36% of our total revenue.
• More than 64% of the orchestra's budget must come from Annual Fund gifts, sponsorships, grants and other contributions.

Gifts to the Annual Fund help us keep the music playing each season. Donors have the opportunity to give at a number of levels that include such benefits as Program Book recognition, priority seat selection, invitations to special events and more!

Contribution Levels and Benefits

• Associate Club: $50-$99: Name in program book
• Podium Club: $100-$249: Name in program book and priority seat selection
• Proscenium Club : $250-$499: Name in program book, priority seat selection, invitation to concert receptions, back stage tour and open rehearsal
• Concertmaster Club: $500-$999: All previously listed benefits plus Donor Room Privileges during intermission and reserved seating at Classical Conversations
• Bronze Baton Club : $1,000-$2,499: All previously listed benefits plus special reception with musicians and maestro.
• Silver Baton Club : $2,500-$4,999: All previously listed benefits plus a subscription to Symphony, the bi-monthly magazine of the American Symphony Orchestra League
• Gold Baton Club: $5,000 and Above: All previously listed benefits plus private reception before one Master Series concert for you, your guest and 10 couples (20 concert tickets included)

Let the community know you or your business support the Philharmonic through sponsorships of a concerts, guest artists or special events.

Information about sponsoring the 2007/2008 Philharmonic season coming soon.

The South Carolina Philharmonic Endowment is the orchestra's investment for the future. Gifts can be made in the form of named and chair endowments, trusts, memorials and bequests.

For more information, contact Development Director
Robin Georgion at 803.771.7937 or by e-mail at Robin@SCPhilharmonic.com.