Encore Society
As a member of the Encore Society, you play an integral part in the future of the Kingston Symphony. With ticket sales only accounting for 35% of our earned revenue, your support provides us with the freedom to reach new heights of musical excellence and the financial stability needed to deliver breathtaking performances in our community year after year. Become a champion of the Kingston Symphony and join the Encore Society today. You can donate by phone (613) 546-9729, online by visiting the Kingston Symphony Association CanadaHelps Page, or at a Kingston Symphony concert. Please visit Ways to Give to learn about more ways to donate to the Kingston Symphony.
Levels and Benefits
Gold Baton
$25,000+
- Opportunity to name or dedicate a concert
- Gold Baton also receives all benefits of Symphonic Circle
Symphonic Circle
$10,000 - $24,999
- Opportunity to meet with our Music Director, Evan Mitchell
- Symphonic Circle also receives all benefits of Maestro’s Circle
Maestro Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
- Invitation to all open orchestra rehearsals and private events
- Opportunity to name a musician’s chair
- Maestro’s Circle also receives all benefits of Orchestra Circle
Orchestra Circle
$2,500 - $4,999
- Invitation to three orchestra rehearsals or private events
- Recognition on our lobby donor board
- Orchestra Circle also receives all benefits of Patrons
Patron
$1,500 - $2,499
- Invitation to two open orchestra rehearsals or private events
- Patrons also receive all benefits of Benefactors
| Encore Society Benefits | Patron $1,500-$2,499 | Orchestra Circle $2,500-$4,999 | Maestro Circle $5,000-$9,999 | Symphonic Circle $10,000-$24,999 | Gold Baton $25,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax receipt and membership in Kingston Symphony Association | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Recognition in annual report and on website | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Vote at annual and special meetings | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Recognition in concert program | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Invitation to orchestra rehearsals and private events | 2 | 3 | ALL | ALL | ALL |
| Invitation to annual season announcement | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Recognition on lobby donor board | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Opportunity to name a musician's chair | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ||
| Opportunity to meet with our Music Director | ⬤ | ⬤ | |||
| Opportunity for concert dedication | ⬤ |
Orchestra Rehearals and Special Events
As an Encore Society member, you are eligible to attend orchestra rehearsals and get a special preview of an upcoming concert before it is performed on concert day. You will also receive invitations to private events held by the Kingston Symphony Association throughout the year. These are a great way to immerse yourself in local music with a wonderful community of Kingston Symphony supporters.