Support the VSO | Sponsorship
Sponsoring a concert is an excellent way to play a major part in bringing the Vermont Symphony Orchestra to your community. Businesses all over Vermont have found concert sponsorship rewarding not only for the positive marketing benefits it provides but also as a statement that your company cares about your community. For more information about concert sponsorship,
e-mail Mike Peluse, Development Director, or call (800) VSO-9293 x 25.
The VSO performs in communities throughout the state year-round. Choose from gala holiday concerts for the whole family or from one of many musical masterpiece productions.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the following:
Made in Vermont Music Festival TourMasterworks subscription series at the Flynn Center in BurlingtonSunday Matinee Series at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland Holiday Pops tourSummer Festival TourBrass Quintet/Counterpoint holiday concertsFarmers’ Night, the annual free concert at the Statehouse in MontpelierWaltz Night, the annual black-tie fundraiser for the VSO in BurlingtonSpecial performances and eventsSymphonyKids orchestral youth concertsSymphonyKids outreach: Musicians-in-the-Schools and Musical Petting ZooSpecial projects including: double concerto recording projectSponsorship LevelsYour company’s sponsorship of a VSO performance is not just another charitable contribution. The VSO offers comprehensive, cost-effective marketing and community relations benefits to corporate sponsors. You become a partner in our 74-year tradition of bringing great music to Vermont residents of all ages.
Series sponsorships start at $5,000 (depending on the series) and give your business the most visibility and recognition.Exclusive concert sponsorships start at $4,000 (depending on the concert) and give your business strong exposure.Lead Co-Sponsors, with gifts of $2,500 or more, partner with up to two other businesses to bring the VSO to Vermont's great spaces.Co-Sponsorships and Participating Sponsorships start at $1,000 and provide important support to our concerts. Recognition and benefits are scaled to reflect your investment.
Sponsorship Benefits
Participating Sponsor (not available for Flynn concerts)Corporate logo placement in concert advertising, poster and program bookCorporate logo placement on trade show display in concert venue lobbyAcknowledgement in concert press releases and quarterly VSO newsletter, “Fanfare”Acknowledgement from stage prior to concertYour business listed on VSO web siteAcknowledgement in seasonal concert program guide donor listing at the appropriate giving levelFour concert tickets for every $1,000 of gift (some limitations apply depending on concert venue)Invitation to annual corporate sponsor and business member receptionConcert Co-SponsorshipAll of the above, plus...Corporate logo placement in series brochure (designer deadlines apply)More prominent placement over lower-level sponsorsYour business listed on VSO web site with a hyperlink to your siteConcert Lead Co-SponsorshipAll of the above, plus...1/8-page advertisement credit in either the summer or winter concert program guideWhere possible, corporate name mention in broadcast media advertising and promotionOpportunity to promote your business with a banner or table display at the concert siteCorporate logo listed on VSO web site with a hyperlink to your siteAdditional marketing opportunities to suit your businessExclusive Concert SponsorshipAll of the above, plus...1/8-page upgraded to 1/4-page advertising credit in both seasonal concert program guidesOpportunity for corporate representative to share in stage announcement prior to concertSeries Co-SponsorshipAll of the above, plus...Recognition on the cover of the series brochure and seasonal program bookOther benefits tailored to sponsor’s needsPresenting SponsorshipAll of the above, plus...Opportunity to put name on the series (i.e. “[Company Name] Summer Festival Tour”)Other benefits tailored to sponsor’s needs
Individual Support
Corporate and Foundation Support