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Donations Make Ypsilanti Symphony Possible
You, too, can enjoy the satisfaction of bringing the joy of orchestral music to the community. The YSO takes its fiscal responsibilities seriously by keeping costs down, working with foundations and corporations on grant awards, and collaborating with local sponsors to assist with concert expenses. The YSO also counts on listeners and local music lovers to help raise the funds needed to bring this community the best orchestral music possible.
The generosity of local individual supporters allows the YSO to offer orchestral music to aficionados and casual listeners alike. Please contribute to the YSO’s mission, and support this significant cultural asset to your community.
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Other Ways to Give
Our mission is accomplished by the generous support of individuals and corporations that value the presence of the YSO in the Ypsilanti area community. Individual contributions are essential to making the YSO possible.
Monthly Giving Circle Subscription
Individual Contribution:
Single Donation (Any Amount)
Every gift, big or small, directly helps us bring symphonic music to Ypsilanti. Sign up via PayPal.
Monthly Giving Circle:
Join our Monthly Giving Circle and help sustain the music all year long. Choose a level that matches your passion for the arts:
● Prelude – $10/month
Begin your journey of support and help provide rehearsal space, sheet music, and essential supplies. Sign up via PayPal.
● Overture – $25/month
Play a leading role in making our concerts accessible to families and students. Sign up via PayPal.
●Concerto – $50/month
Support guest artists, soloists, and the artistry that brings our stage to life. Sign up via PayPal.
●Symphony – $100/month
Ensure the full orchestra has the resources needed to perform classical masterworks and new works alike. Sign up via PayPal.
●Maestro’s Circle – $250+/month
Take center stage as a leader in sustaining YSO’s mission, supporting concerts, community outreach, and youth engagement. Sign up via PayPal.
The Opus Circle: Leave a Lasting Legacy
A planned gift is a meaningful way to ensure the YSO’s mission endures for generations to come. By including a gift to the YSO in your will, trust, or estate plans, you can help secure our future and keep symphonic music thriving in Ypsilanti. This type of gift can have a significant tax benefit, and it’s a wonderful way to leave a lasting impact on the community. For more information, please consult your financial advisor or reach out to us at yso.assistant@ypsilantisymphony.org.
Other ways to support us include:
Musical Tributes:
The following tributes are all featured in our digital program, providing a great way to celebrate and support the orchestra. (Prices per concert.)
●Applaud a Composition in our Digital Program ($100): Support the musical selections by adding a dedication line to the first page of our digital program. It’s a simple, heartfelt way to celebrate your favorite pieces.
●Cheer on a YSO Musician in our Digital Program ($125): Have a friend or family member in the orchestra? This is your chance to cheer them on with a special tribute in our digital program. Your gift is a wonderful way to honor their commitment.
●Cheer on an Instrument Section in our Digital Program ($150): Do you love the violins? The trumpets? The timpani? Show some love for your favorite part of the orchestra and get your name listed next to them in the program.
●Advertise in Our Digital Program ($50–$300): Share a personal shout-out or a business ad in our online program to support live music and get noticed.
●Kroger-A portion of your Kroger purchases can be directed to the YSO. Enroll and designate the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra as your selected charity and use your Kroger card at checkout.
Contact yso.assistant@ypsilantisymphony.org
Volunteer
The greatest gift you can give is your time. Join us and help with everything from greeting guests to spreading the word in the community. Contact yso.assistant@ypsilantisymphony.org for a list of volunteer needs.
The Ypsilanti Symphony is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible for personal income tax purposes. Please check with your tax advisor.