Ways to Support Your VSO

The Annual Fund
The VSO’s Annual Fund supports every corner of our organization, providing the flexibility to direct resources where they are needed most—from concerts and education programs to behind-the-scenes operations.

SymphonyKids Education Gifts
Through SymphonyKids, the VSO brings the joy of live music to thousands of Vermont students each year. Education Gifts help underwrite school visits, youth concerts, and interactive programs that inspire creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music.

The Fermata Society: Sustaining Giving
In music, a fermata signals a note to be held. At the VSO, the Fermata Society is our community of monthly donors who provide steady, ongoing support. Gifts of any size make a lasting impact. Learn more here.

The Bravo Society: Leadership Giving
Our Bravo Society honors donors who make annual gifts of $2,500 or more. These generous donors play a vital role in shaping the VSO’s artistic vision and future. Learn more here.

The Legacy Society: Planned Giving
Legacy Society members have included the VSO in their wills, trusts, or other estate plans, ensuring that music continues to thrive for generations to come. Learn more here.

The VSO Endowment
Endowed gifts support the Symphony in perpetuity—funding everything from orchestral chairs and guest artists to education initiatives and artistic leadership.

Concert Underwriting
Individual concert underwriters make a direct impact on the music our audiences experience. By sponsoring a performance, donors help bring extraordinary programs to life and enjoy unique opportunities for recognition and connection with the music they make possible.

Corporate Partnerships
Businesses across Vermont partner with the VSO to strengthen our communities through music. Corporate support can take many forms—concert sponsorships, employee engagement opportunities, or matching gifts—and provides both visibility and meaningful impact.

Seats for Soldiers
Each year, the VSO proudly offers more than 300 complimentary tickets to members of the Vermont National Guard and their families for our Holiday Pops performances in Barre and Burlington. Funded by generous businesses and donors, this program is one small way we show our gratitude to those who serve.

In Honor & In Memory
Gifts made in honor or memory of loved ones are a powerful way to celebrate their lives and love of music. These meaningful contributions honor lives well lived and help continue a legacy of music for future generations.

See the full list of our generous donors here.

Thank you to all who help sustain the music.

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Allison Steinmetz, Senior Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected].