Friends of the VSO

The VSO relies on those who believe in the power of music. Your gift will help to support passionate performances and inspirational education programs in our community.

In addition to an official tax receipt for eligible donations of $20 or more, you’ll also receive Friends of the VSO or Patrons’ Circle member benefits.

For monthly giving, memorial or honourary gifts, or gifts by mail, please visit our Ways to Give page.

Your Friends of the VSO membership is valid for 12 months following your annual donation, so it’s never too late to join!

In appreciation of your generous support, the VSO would like to thank you in the following ways:

PRELUDE (up to $100)
– Tax creditable receipt (for donations of $20+)
– Advance access to special events and offers
– Subscription to Fanfare – the Friends of the VSO newsletter

OVERTURE ($100 – $299)
All of the above, plus…
– Invitation for two to attend Friends of the VSO Open Rehearsals (two per year)
– 15% discount at The Symphony Gift Shop (one-time use)
– Annual recognition in Allegro, the VSO concert program and magazine

CONCERTO ($300 – $499)
All of the above, plus…
– Two-for-One concert voucher*
– 20% discount at The Symphony Gift Shop (one-time use)

SYMPHONY ($500 – $999)
All of the above, plus…
– Additional Two-for-One concert voucher*
– Invitation for two to annual concert sponsored by Friends of the VSO and reception

BRAVO ($1,000 – $1,499)
All of the above, plus…
– Invitation for two to a Patrons’ Circle event
– Two complimentary Section 1 concert tickets*<

For gifts of $1,500 or more, view VSO Patrons’ Circle Membership Levels and Benefits.

*Some restrictions apply.

BEETHOVEN 7: DIRECTOR’S EDITION – Saturday, December 5, 2020

Join Maestro Otto Tausk, Assistant Principal Bass Noah Reitman, and President and CEO Angela Elster as they guide you through the VSO’s performance of Symphony No. 7 with lively discussion and commentary.

We also take you for a backstage tour at the Orpheum Theatre before a live rehearsal, where you’ll experience the work the VSO musicians, Maestro Otto Tausk, and the production team do to bring music into your homes every week. (Overture – Bravo members)