ANNUAL FUND
Music is an artistic experience we all share, bringing the world together as both creators and listeners. From the stage of the historic Saenger Theatre, to high school auditoriums, and to the parks of Pascagoula and Gulfport, your Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra and Gulf Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra are immersed in the community highlighting musical education programs and providing the topnotch musical experience you have come to expect. Regardless of where the music happens, one common cord remains: you.
The Annual Fund Campaign has allowed the Mississippi Gulf Coast to house a world-class ensemble for over fifty-five years; with your support, we look to continue that world-class ensemble for many years to come. Your gift to the Annual Fund Campaign allows the music to keep playing, and permits the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra to provide music education initiatives to over 5,000 youth in classrooms and other learning venues throughout Harrison and Jackson Counties.
Be a part of the Orchestra’s work to create thrilling moments of musical connection with dynamic performances and outreach that strengthens your community. Invest in the continued success of the Orchestra with your gift today! Every donation makes a difference, regardless of amount.
All campaign contributors will receive recognition in the 2017-2018 Concert Season programs, and as a 501(c)3 organization, your donation is 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.
Annual Fund
Up to $249 Friends
$250 – $499 Bronze
$500 – $999 Silver
$1,000 – $2,499 Gold
$2,500 Platinum
$3,000 Platinum Plus
Each concert costs the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, Inc. approximately $24,000 in production. Costs include: Biloxi Saenger Theatre rental fees, musician fees, Guest Artist fees, music purchase and rental fees, Music Director’s salary, Operations Manager salary, musicians’ lodging costs, and instrument storage fees. Ticket sales only cover 20% of these costs. Below are some examples on how your Annual Fund contribution helps:
$300 Tuition for two Youth Orchestra musicians
$500 Principal musician fees per concert
$1,000 Teaching materials for 150 LinkUp students
$2,500 Saenger Theater rental fees for Concert Series
$3,000 Renting of Steinway Piano per concert
$5,000 Guest Artist cost per concert
Conductor's Club Endowment
The Conductor’s Club is comprised of a group of civic minded leaders who contribute annually to the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Endowment Fund. These contributions will help ensure the long term success of the orchestra and its mission of providing quality, live music to the Coast.
The initial goal of the Conductor’s Club is to provide the salary of the Music Director. As it grows, it will underwrite salaries for an Operations Manager, Concertmaster, and eventually a core group of musicians.
For more information, contact GCSO at (228) 896-4276.
John & Courtney Blossman
Ann Bowden-Hollis
Larry & Melanie Clark
Dave & Jane Dennis
Robert & Honey Fairbank
Tricia Graves
Dr. Tom Graves
Dr. Chuck & Cherry Hall
Ginny Hermetz
L.M. Kalik & Susan A. Blanchard
Charles & Solange Kremer
Duncan & Margaret McKenzie
Butch & Andi Oustalet
George & Peggy Schloegel
Dr. Don & Peggy Sprabery
Dr. Jim & Carol Wooten
Jim & Teri Wyly
In Memory of Cleve Allen from Margaret Allen Moyse
John & Courtney Blossman
Ann Bowden-Hollis
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Carter
Larry & Melanie Clark
Dave & Jane Dennis
Brian Dix
Robert & Honey Fairbank
Tricia Graves & Dr. Tom Graves
Dr. Chuck & Cherry Hall
Ginny Hermetz
Tim & Dawn Hinkley
Charles & Solange Kremer
John Kohler
Dr. Dewey & Carlana Lane
Duncan & Margaret McKenzie
Butch and Andi Oustalet
Don and Natalie Robohm
George & Peggy Schloegel
Dr. Don & Peggy Sprabery
Barbara Thompson
Dr. Jim & Carol Wooten
Gulf Coast Symphony Endowment
The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Endowment was established in June 1998 to provide sustaining support to insure the future of live symphonic music on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Funds donated to the Endowment are not intended to be spent, but will be retained in perpetuity to generate income which will be used to supplement Gulf Coast Symphony budgets, when required, to maintain quality, growth, and outreach programs.
When planning your personal estate giving, or honoring a special person, please consider a gift to the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Endowment or the establishment of a Fiduciary Trust.
For more information, or to arrange for a consultation with a member of our Endowment team, contact GCSO at (228) 896-4276.
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Barbecue Under the Oaks
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Guild
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thissell
Mr. David Berry Dale, Jr.
Isaac Fred Dale, III, M.D.
Phyllis Albertha Dale Waring, M.D.
John Blakeney
Mississippi Power Company
William Capps