Be a Sponsor

SPONSOR

Your financial support of the JSO provides the resources to keep high quality performance and educational programming a part of the Jackson community. There are many ways of giving to the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

WHY SPONSOR?

  • Reach Target Audiences
  • Enrich Your Community
  • Support the Arts
  • Build Brand Recognition
  • Receive Concert Tickets
  • Utilize Tax Deductions
  • Apply Customized Benefits


TESTIMONIALS

What our sponsors are saying…

“The JSO does a
great job in recognizing
the concert sponsors.”

“Joyous! That’s how
I describe the
Education Concert.”

“I value the cultural
musical improvements
being made at the JSO.”


EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra has a rich and vibrant history bringing world-class music to its community since 1949. The Classical Concert Series features music by well-known composers, living composers, underrepresented composers, and extraordinary soloists!

Sponsors all 5 Classical Concerts and receives recognition as “The _____Classical Concert Series.“

8 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations to each Classical Concert

Sponsors 1 Classical Concert of your choice.

8 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations

Sponsors the cost of 5 Classical Concert program books.

4 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations to each Classical Concert

Sponsors the educational Pre-Concert Conversation and lecture for all 5 Classical Concerts.

4 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations to each Classical Concert

Sponsors 1 Afterparty held at the Country Club of Jackson following Saturday night concerts for donors ($1,000+), musicians, guest artists, JSO Board members, JSO Guild members, and Afterparty ticket purchasers.

6 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations

Sponsors our YouTube and Facebook Live streaming free for all 5 Classical Concerts.

4 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations to each Classical Concert

Sponsors the appearance of a Guest Artist at a Classical Concert often traveling from another state or country. Benefits include receiving a signed commemorative poster from our guest artist and the option to present the performer with flowers.

6 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations

Sponsors optional Valet services at the Potter Center. This service especially benefits our older attendees or those with physical impediments/disabilities. Signage at our outdoor Valet Stand.

4 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations to each Classical Concert

Sponsors the provided food for musicians prior to their rehearsals. On occasion this meal is offered to JSO donors who will observe our rehearsal.

2 Tickets and Afterparty Invitations

MUSIC ON TAP

This series began with our first concert in March of 2014, and our goal has remained the same: to bring nationally and internationally touring musicians from multiple genres of music into the heart of downtown Jackson. Each concert features incredible music, a cash bar, and refreshments. World Class Music, So Close to Home!

Sponsors all Music on Tap concerts of multiple genres in Weatherwax Hall. Receives Presenting recognition as “Music on Tap presented by_____”. Benefits may include speaking at the first and last concert in the series.

10 Tickets to each Music on Tap Concert

Sponsors the cash bar available for our audiences at all Music on Tap concerts. Benefits include signage at the Cash Bar.

6 Tickets to each Music on Tap Concert

Sponsors all Music on Tap concerts of multiple genres in Weatherwax Hall.

4 Tickets to each Music on Tap Concert

Sponsors 1 Music on Tap concert of a specific genre.

8 Tickets

POPS CONCERT

Our Pops concerts feature popular music our community loves, performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. The Halloween Children’s Concert also features free tickets for kids under 18. Each of these performances are family-friendly and encourage costumes, dressing up, and getting in the spirit for musical favorites like Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superheroes, and more!

Sponsors our Free-to-the-Public concert in conjunction with the August downtown Jackson Cruise-In. This concert is widely attended and located outside in the Horace Blackman Park.

30 VIP Tickets

Sponsors our pre-concert reception for those who purchased reserved seating to this free event.

20 VIP Tickets

Sponsors our very popular concert held at the Michigan Theatre. Themes alternate between Harry Potter, Star Wars, and More!

30 Tickets

EDUCATION CONCERT

Our Educational Concert is for 3rd and 4th grade students in Jackson with the goal of introducing them to the families of instruments in the orchestra and employing valuable social skills. Each concert can reach up to 1,400 Jackson County students. This concert is free and school travel costs are reimbursed.

Sponsors the free Educational Concert for 3rd and 4th graders. Receives Title recognition as “The JSO Education Concert presented by _____,” and includes a full report of project success and photos.

20 Invites

Sponsors the free Educational Concert for 3rd and 4th graders. Includes a full report of project success and photos.

10 Invites

Sponsors free transportation for 3rd and 4th graders attending the Education Concert. Includes a full report of project success and photos.

6 Invites

Sponsors the free Educational Concert for 3rd and 4th graders.

4 Invites

Sponsors the free Educational Concert for 3rd and 4th graders.


JACKSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAIR SPONSORSHIP

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra’s audience has come to expect and demand the highest-quality music offered by talented musicians. Through the Musician Chair Sponsorship Program, contributors endorse the quality of JSO musicians. Chair sponsorships are a 1-year commitment. Ask us which instruments are available to sponsor.

$3,000 Principal Chair Musicians

$1,500 Section Chair Musicians

Chair Sponsors Bill and Andrea Stickney with their sponsored musician, Daniel Tressel, cello