Join Us, Support Liverpool Philharmonic

JOIN US Support Liverpool Philharmonic

Love Music: Support Liverpool Philharmonic

There is nothing like the thrill of a symphony orchestra in full flow, led by a charismatic conductor, performing to a concert hall full of people experiencing something that is at once deeply personal and deeply shared – the power of live music.

The people of Liverpool have known this since 1840, and it's why the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra continues to be at the heart of the city's cultural life.

Ticket sales and public funding alone cannot come close to meeting the cost of maintaining a symphony orchestra and concert hall.

We are a registered charity that uses music to inspire people, to bring happiness, relaxation, and exhilaration to their lives, and that helps to make the city of Liverpool a wonderful place to live.

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We are always seeking new ways in which music can enhance people's lives.

We can only do this because of the generosity of thousands of people who support us every year.

Most people do this by becoming a member or patron of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

If you are one of these people, thank you.

If you would like to learn more about how your gift could help to maintain musical excellence in Liverpool, please read on.

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership of Liverpool Philharmonic is an opportunity to share in the life of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and is the simplest way to make a gift in support of our work on and off the stage.

We offer annual Memberships starting at £100 for Silver and increasing to £1,000 and beyond for membership of our 1840 Circle and Chief Conductors’ Circle.

We recognise and thank our Members for their support in a number of ways, as detailed overleaf. Highlights for Silver Members include invitations to preconcert receptions and open rehearsals, whilst Gold Plus Members receive an invitation to our annual Thank You Dinner with Vasily Petrenko and musicians, and 1840 Circle Members enjoy the highest level of priority booking with a dedicated member of the Development Team.

PATRONAGE Patrons are donors who choose either to dedicate a seat in the auditorium, or to adopt a musician from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Patronage is typically a longer term commitment in supporting Liverpool Philharmonic. We suggest a minimum of 3 years.

Dedicate a Seat £150 (or £12 a month if paying by direct debit)

Our individually designed seat plaques are the perfect gift for music-lovers and concertgoers, and a lasting dedication if a gift is made in memory of a loved one. We will engrave a brass seat plaque with a dedication of your choice, and secure it to a seat of your choice in the auditorium (subject to available seats).

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ADOPT A MUSICIAN

Adopting a member of the Orchestra is a wonderful opportunity to gain an insight into the life of Liverpool Philharmonic and to develop a relationship with the Orchestra.

Adopt a Player £200 –

Adopt a Principal £350 (Every instrumental section has a Principal, who plays the second or other solo line part in their section) –

Adopt a Section Leader £700 (A Section Leader leads a section of the orchestra, may supervise rehearsals with the section and plays solos when required) –

Adopt a Guest Conductor £1,250 Our annual Patrons’ Reception will give you a unique opportunity to get to know your adopted musician, as well as other players from the Orchestra.

As a Patron, we recognise and thank you for your generosity in a variety of ways using the table overleaf. For example, by adopting a player at £200 you are recognised in the same way as a Silver Member.

(A visiting conductor working with our Orchestra and/or choir) –

Adopt a Leader £2,500 (The principal of the first violins is called the Leader, and is sometimes referred to as Concertmaster. The Leader is responsible for leading the orchestra in tuning, in technical matters, in orchestra management, and liaises with the conductor in rehearsals) –

Adopt the Chorus Master £2,500 (The Chorus Master of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir works throughout the year preparing the choir for concerts and conducts concerts) –

Adopt the Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko £5,000

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Silver Membership £100+

HOW WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT...

Invitations to up to four Open Rehearsals each season + Access to the 1840 Room* + Invitations to exclusive events + No booking fees and free ticket exchange** + Priority booking privileges for Orchestral performances + Subscription to Encore magazine + Invitations to the Annual General Meeting + Invitation to our annual Season Launch + £150 opportunity to dedicate a seat in the auditorium + £200 opportunity to adopt a Player in the Orchestra * Please note, the 1840 Room will occasionally be closed for private functions. ** fees will apply to online orders and groups (10 people +)

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Gold Membership £350+

Gold+ Membership £700+

Silver Membership benefits + Invitations to up to eight Open Rehearsals each season + Invitations to exclusive VIP events and launches + Annual event for Gold Members + Opportunity to adopt a Principal Player in the Orchestra

Gold Membership benefits + Invitation to our annual dinner with the Chief Conductor, musicians and senior management of Liverpool Philharmonic + Opportunities to attend learning workshops and schools’ concerts + Priority booking receive advance notification via email when non-orchestral events go on sale + Opportunity to adopt a Section Leader in the Orchestra

1840 Circle £1000+

Gold+ Membership benefits + Advanced notification of season programme with opportunity to book ahead of the season launch + A dedicated member of the fundraising team to manage your ticket requests + Opportunity to adopt a guest conductor of the Orchestra

Chief Conductors’ Circle £5000+

1840 Circle benefits + Opportunity to adopt an Artist in Residence or one of the Joint Leaders of the Orchestra + Invitations to discussions with senior management of Liverpool Philharmonic on artistic planning, and our learning programme.

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LOVE MUSIC: FROM THE FIRST NOTE

Over the years, thousands of donors have supported Liverpool Philharmonic’s work with schools and young people

This vital, often unseen work is now a fundamental - and growing - part of Liverpool Philharmonic’s mission. We are investing over £1m in musical education every year. Our Schools’ Concert series, now in its 8th decade, our groundbreaking music

education and social change programme, In Harmony Liverpool, and our youth orchestra, ensembles and choirs are fortunate to have many friends whose generosity help each year to nurture talent and sustain musical excellence.

With your help, we will grow our investment in young people’s music-making: all made possible through the ongoing financial support of people who believe as we do in the power of music to change lives.

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In Harmony Liverpool: Life changing music-making

In Harmony Liverpool is transforming lives in one of the most economically disadvantaged areas of Liverpool.

Through free access to intensive orchestral music-making it is giving hundreds of young people who face significant challenges opportunities they would never otherwise have.

It is turning their community around, producing great musicians, improved educational attainment and skills, higher aspirations, and stronger families.

And it works.

‘I really enjoy playing the violin. Sometimes I love it so much I teach myself pieces.

When I show other people what I can do, they say ‘Wow!’ Learning the violin makes me feel amazing.’

Jessica, 9 years old, In Harmony Liverpool

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MAKING A MAJOR GIFT, BRINGING OUR MUSICAL AMBITIONS TO LIFE

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Every gift that we receive helps to secure the future of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

We are fortunate that some of these gifts are truly transformative.

Major gifts allow us to do things that are very special, that we would otherwise not be able to.

Major gifts help us to attract the best musicians in the world to Liverpool, to support the purchase of instruments, to take artistic risks in performing new and challenging repertoire.

They have one thing in common: they are an extraordinary demonstration of their donor’s belief in what we do.

LEAVE A LEGACY A legacy is the greatest gift that anyone can make. A gift in your Will to support Liverpool Philharmonic will make a lasting contribution so that generations to come can share in your love of music.

You can choose whether your legacy gift would assist us generally or in a specific way, for instance by supporting our Education and Participation work.

Each year Liverpool Philharmonic holds a dedicated Legacy Memorial Concert and invites the friends and families of those from whom we have recently received a legacy or bequest.

We also invite those who have informed us that Liverpool Philharmonic has been included within their Will.

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS Each year Liverpool Philharmonic benefits from generous donations made by the relatives of loved ones who have passed away.

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To support our work, please CALL 0151 210 2921 EMAIL fundraising@liverpoolphil.com VISIT www.liverpoolphil.com

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Thanks to the City of Liverpool for its financial support

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