Your Gift to Music is Essential

Annual Fund support helps the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes bring the power and grace of orchestral music to New York's Southern Tier and remain a vigorous part of the cultural fabric of our area. It also helps us to provide music education and youth programs year-round.

Please join us in the celebration of music by making a gift to the Annual Fund.

Click here to see our generous donors from this season!

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The Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2007: which builds on the current limited IRA Charitable Rollover by making it permanent; removing the current $100,000 dollar cap on donations per year; making all charities eligible to receive donations; and providing IRA owners with a planned giving option starting at age 59 1/2. CLICK HERE for more information.

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Business Leaders wishing to make a contribution should contact Audrey Szychulski, Executive Director by calling (607) 936-2873 or e-mail info@osfl.org

Orchestra Friends

Friends $50
To acknowledge the commitment of those who provide annual support in the $50 to $99 range, the Orchestra extends these benefits:

• Advance invitations to all concerts and special events.
• Acknowledgement in all concert programs.

Patrons $100
All of the benefits of the Friends level, plus an invitation to a special reception with the Music Director and concert artists.

Sustainers $250
All of the benefits of the Patrons level, plus the opportunity to sponsor or dedicate a piece of music performed by the Orchestra.

Benefactors $500
All of the benefits of the Sustainers level, plus two Angel Passes (free ticket vouchers worth $30) to share with your guests.

Conductor's Circle

A select membership society of music lovers and those committed to supporting artistic achievement and the best in music education. The Conductor's Circle honors those who demonstrate their passion for great orchestral music through leading philanthropic support.

Bronze Baton $1,000
In appreciation for annual support of great orchestral performances in the $1,000 to $2,499 range, the Orchestra extends a variety of privileges. Bronze Baton members receive all the benefits of the Orchestra Friends, plus:

• Prominent listing in the Orchestra concert program
• Listing in the annual Conductor's Circle invitation
• Invitation to private events with the Music Director and members of the Board of Directors
• Subscription to SYMPHONY Magazine, a monthly publication of the American Symphony Orchestra League.

Silver Baton $2,500
All of the privileges of the Bronze Baton level, plus recognition as sponsor of a principal Orchestra musician for one year, an invitation to attend auditions of the Hertzog Young Artist Competition, and an opportunity to meet the young artist selected as the competition winner.

Gold Baton $5,000
All of the privileges of the Silver Baton level, plus recognition as a lead sponsor of an Orchestra concert.

Diamond Baton $10,000
All of the privileges of the Gold Baton level, plus prominent recognition as an underwriter of the entire Orchestra concert season.

Please contact the Orchestra office by phone (607-936-2873) or e-mail (info@osfl.org) for more information.