Musical Chairs

One of our most popular fundraising programs, Musical Chairs is a unique opportunity for individuals to connect with members of Symphony Nova Scotia.

In 1998, the program as we know it today began with individuals and businesses supporting just 13 Chairs. By 2009/10, support has increased to include 69 sponsors of 88 Chairs held by our talented musicians, artistic, and production staff, and last year alone raised $155,000 for the Symphony! 

The funds raised through this program represent almost half of the support received from individuals and just over a quarter of all donations and sponsorships received annually. Contributions to the Musical Chairs Program are critically important to keeping classical music alive and well in Nova Scotia.

Becoming a Musical Chairs Sponsor is about more than a financial commitment to Symphony Nova Scotia. This program will provide you with an important link with our musicians, artistic, and production staff with opportunities to meet with one another and talk about a common love: music.

Please contact Miranda at 421.1300 ext. 230 or patronrelations@symphonyns.ca to obtain a list of Chairs currently available for sponsorship, starting at $1,200 per season.
 

The benefits

As a Musical Chair sponsor, you'll receive the following benefits:

• Your name appears in the special Musical Chairs section of every concert program (over 30,000 of these programs are produced each season)
• Invitation to the Musical Chairs Annual Reception following a Symphony concert, where you can connect with your sponsored musician and other members of the orchestra
• Invitation for you and a guest to attend dress rehearsals during the season
• Opportunity to sit onstage beside your sponsored musician during a rehearsal
• Invitation to a special reception for Musical Chairs sponsors and their musicians following a concert
• Invitations to other Symphony events and receptions throughout the year
• A charitable tax receipt for the full amount of your gift.
 

Learn more about Musical Chairs 

We'd love to hear from you! To find out more about supporting your Symphony through the Musical Chairs program, please contact:

Miranda Sampson
Patron Relations Manager, Symphony Nova Scotia
902.421.1300, ext. 230

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