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Engage with Greatness
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Governing Members
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The Governing Members have been at the center of the CSOA’s donor family for over 130 years.
We invite you to join the family.
As the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first established philanthropic society, the Governing Members (GMs) have been dedicated to ensuring the Orchestra’s success since 1894. With nearly 400 members across the country, today’s GMs are music lovers who have a strong appreciation for the excellence of the CSO and demonstrate their commitment to its mission through contributions of $4,500 or more every season.
Governing Members enjoy exclusive benefits.
For their generous support, GMs enjoy benefits designed to bring them closer to the CSO through exclusive events and personal interactions with CSO musicians and guest artists.
Exclusive Artist Interactions
Enjoy opportunities to meet CSO musicians and guest artists throughout the season with postconcert receptions and specially curated performances and presentations for GMs.
VIP Services
Order and exchange tickets for any concert with ease via a personal ticketing representative. GMs receive preferred ticketing services for all concerts, including special options for sold-out performances, seat upgrades and waitlists. This service is especially ideal for those with busy and unpredictable schedules.
Richard & Helen Thomas Club Membership
GMs receive priority access to the CSOA’s private dining facility on the ninth floor of Symphony Center. On select dates, GM Community tables are available, offering the opportunity to meet and dine with other GMs.
CSO Patrons Tours
Receive invitations to accompany the Orchestra on CSO Patrons Tours. Hear the CSO perform in concert venues around the world while you enjoy top accommodations, interactions with CSO musicians and access to Patrons Tour-exclusive activities.
CSOA Annual Meeting
Participate in the governance of the CSOA alongside the Board of Trustees at the Annual Meeting, which includes a business session and musical performance by CSO musicians.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Engage as a volunteer on GM committees and help shape the GM experience through planning member events, fundraising and recruitment.
Other Governing Member benefits include invitations to highprofile CSOA events, rent-free use of The Club once per season and recognition in CSOA donor listings.
For a full list of CSOA donor benefits, visit cso.org/donorbenefits.
Each season, the Governing Members contribute substantial support to the CSOA’s annual fund, allowing the Orchestra to:
● Pursue artistic excellence, develop new audiences and expand innovative educational and community programs.
● Reach more than 500,000 people — including over 45,000 students, teachers and families — each year through live performances at Symphony Center and in communities across Chicago, the U.S. and the world.
● Continue bringing you great music.
GMs demonstrate their exceptional support of the CSO by making a commitment of $4,500 per season. To become a Governing Member or to learn more about membership, please contact:
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