Leading Philanthropy at the RPO
Our second century is RPO
Leading philanthropy at the RPO means commitment to strategic directions, leadership that excites, and a vision that inspires.
The dedicated support of our Maestro’s Circle is an investment into the future of Rochester’s orchestra, a future that is only possible with their guidance and support.
The support of this leadership group enables the RPO to fulfill our mission to engage, enrich, and inspire all in the Greater Rochester Region through music.
Whether their passion lies with classical masterworks, symphonic jazz, or educational programming, each and every member of the Maestro’s Circle plays a foundational role in ensuring the collective future of your RPO.
For nearly a century, the RPO has brought joy to audiences and encouraged our youth through music—with your help, we will continue to inspire, engage, and educate future generations.
Research has found that people who regularly attend concerts experience higher levels of happiness, and may even live longer. Music also has a significant impact on youth. Studies show that students who participate in music score higher on exams and assessments, and schools with music programs report higher attendance and graduation rates than those without. For our RPO musicians, these are major reasons why they’ve dedicated their lives to music: they know that music inspires in a way that nothing else can.
The support of this leadership group enables the RPO to fulfill our mission to engage, enrich, and inspire all in the Greater Rochester Region through music. Members make significant gifts of $2,500 or more annually.
Donors can make an outright gift, a pledge payable at a later date, or give monthly— whatever works best. For existing donors, gifts are counted cumulatively one year from the gift date, meaning all gifts contribute to your $2,500 annual commitment.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE MAESTRO’S CIRCLE:
MAESTOSO: $50,000 AND ABOVE
• Customized experiences will be tailored to the individual donor(s)
• Experiences for Maestoso level members are personally managed by RPO VP of Development and Development Staff
• Plus, all the experiences and opportunities below
PRESTISSIMO: $25,000–$49,999
• Invitation(s) to exclusive salon events
• Backstage access
• Plus, all the experiences and opportunities below
VIVACE: $10,000–$24,999
• Private dinner(s) with an RPO principal musician or musician
• Plus, all of the experiences and opportunities below
ADAGIO: $2,500–$9,999
• Invitation(s) to post-concert champagne receptions throughout the season with guest artists, conductors and RPO musicians
• Invitation(s) to Season Opening and Season Closing Celebrations (September and June)
• Invitation to the Maestro’s Circle & Concertmaster Recital Celebration (Spring)
• Invitations to RPO Education Concerts (February and March)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT : development@rpo.org
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