75th Anniversary Brochure

YOUR GIFT MAKES

A DIFFERENCE

OUR MISSION The purpose of the ASO is to provide quality, affordable and accessible music in the Alexandria, Virginia regional area through its highly respected, innovative, and professional performances and programs. In addition to contributing to the community’s cultural life, the ASO is dedicated to strengthening music education in our schools, fostering a life-long appreciation of music, and expanding the availability of quality music to underserved audiences.

Your gift will keep live orchestral music in Alexandria for another 75 years! For more information and to contribute to the Anniversary Campaign, please contact us.

1943-2018

ALEXANDRIA

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

703.548.0885 www.alexsym.org 700 N. Fairfax Street Suite 501 Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria.Symphony

@Alex_Symphony

ASO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

EIN: 54-0805937

Join us as we celebrate

75 YEARS!

GOAL OF

WHO IS THE ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA? Founded in 1943 as a volunteer orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has become a professional institution, featuring world-renowned soloists, commissioning new works, and collaborating with other arts organizations. The 2018-2019 Season marks the ASO’s 75th Anniversary with celebratory events and the highly-anticipated introduction of its new Music Director.

WHO DOES THE ASO SERVE? The ASO will serve more than 40,000 people this year throughout the D.C. metro region with subscription concerts at two easily-accessible venues, a free outdoor pops concert at the Alexandria Birthday Celebration, and a special 75th Anniversary concert on the grounds of the Virginia Theological Seminary.

Sympatico, ASO’s before- and after-school intensive music education program, serves 130+ students at John Adams Elementary School (ACPS) every school day, all free of charge.

$300,000 $235,000

INTRODUCING

JAMES ROSS

PLEDGED AS OF JULY 2018

ASO’S NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR

WHY GIVE TO THE

ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA? 25% REVENUE FROM TICKET SALES

THE IMPACT OF

YOUR GIFT

75% REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS

The 75th Anniversary Campaign provides for the ASO’s future by...

ASO’S ANNUAL INCOME

Your multi-year pledge will ensure the ASO continues to serve the community through concerts, programs, and community outreach.

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Initiating new artistic projects Expanding community outreach Introducing the new Music Director Celebrating the 75th Anniversary through special events and appearances