ADOPT A CHAIR SPONSORSHIP ASO proudly recognizes the current Adopt a Chair sponsors: (as of printing)
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Podium: Sponsored by Suzanne S. Brock Principal Viola: Sponsored by Richard and Sandra Toye Cello, third chair: Sponsored by Margaret Hodges Principal Clarinet: Sponsored by Ann D. Corson Principal Oboe: Sponsored by Julia and Dennis Watkins Principal Bassoon: Sponsored by Suzanne S. Brock Assistant Principal Clarinet: Sponsored in Honor of Akiko Lloyd Principal Horn: Sponsored by Gerry and Diana Dreo Principal Trumpet: Sponsored by Harriett G. McCune Principal Timpani: Sponsored by Harriett G. McCune
The 2019-2020 Season marks the fifth year of the Adopt a Chair program, underwriting ten musician chairs, including the podium, seven Principals, one Assistant Principal, and one section player. “Adopt a Chair” is a signature giving program designed to provide funding for each musician’s salary and long-term sustainable funding for our orchestra. ASO is a community supported orchestra, requiring the ongoing support of people willing to invest in the future of live music performance. As a part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, ASO concert-goers demand and expect the highest quality music offered by world-class musicians. Through this program, contributors endorse and ensure that quality through multi-year sponsorships. Sponsors have an opportunity to choose a specific instrument, receive special program recognition, and receive invitations to special events where they can meet and get to know the musicians holding the chair they have sponsored. This program provides an opportunity to learn about the orchestra from the inside out and to draw a closer relationship between the players and the audience. New chair sponsorships are accepted at any time during the season! 26
