Audience Background

2023-2024 Season First Chair Society

First Chair is a special circle of donors who generously give a minimum of $1,000 to Signature Symphony annually to spread the vision of making professional orchestral music accessible to all. This group of donors receive special benefits, such as priority seating at concerts, receptions with the Artistic Director and premier parking at concert. Contribute at one of the levels below and be a part of this special group of supporters of Signature Symphony at TCC.

Membership Levels & Benefits

As First Chair Society Member, the base benefits include: 

  • Invitation to season kickoff reception
  • Invitation to pre- or post-concert receptions with visiting guest artists
  • Priority access to purchase and select seats for Signature Symphony Season Tickets
  • Dedicated Ticket Office Contact for ticket purchases
  • 25% discount on ticket purchases for Signature Symphony concerts held at VanTrease PACE
  • Special reserved parking for all Signature Symphony performances at the VanTrease PACE
  • Recognition in Signature Symphony concert materials
  • Invitation to Signature Symphony Salon in Spring 2023
  • Opportunity to purchase box seats for Signature Symphony performances (subject to availability)

$500 — Young Professional (patrons 40 and under)

Young Professional Members get all of the base member benefits.

$1,000 — First Chair Society

First Chair Society Members get all of the base member benefits.

$1,500 – First Chair Society Plus

Benefits include all the listed above in addition to:

  • Opportunity to attend master classes and other education engagement activities
  • Backstage tour with a champagne toast at September 30, 2023 show, Bluegrass to Bohemia
$2,500 – Concertmaster

Benefits include all the listed above in addition to:

  • Opportunity to attend master classes and other education engagement activities
  • Backstage tour with a champagne toast at September 30, 2023 show, Bluegrass to Bohemia
  • Invitation to sit onstage for an entire rehearsal or a piece during a performance
$5,000 – Maestro

Benefits include all the listed above in addition to:

  • Opportunity to attend master classes and other education engagement activities
  • Backstage tour with a champagne toast at September 30, 2023 show, Bluegrass to Bohemia
  • Invitation to sit onstage for an entire rehearsal or a piece during a performance
  • Invitation to a private dinner with Artistic Director Scott Seaton or a performance by a Signature Symphony chamber ensemble at your private event

Society Members

Maestro
  • Shelby Beil
  • John & Mary Ann Bumgarner
  • Dean and Vesta VanTrease
Concertmaster
  • Terence Golla
  • Dr. James & Mrs. Julie Higgins
  • Dawne & Robert Stafford
First Chair Plus
  • Loren Arnoff
  • Barnett Family Foundation
  • Dr. Tim Caldwell
  • Bill & Daryl Eaton
  • Kelly & Phil Fonkalsrud
  • Kevin & Susan Gross
  • Susan & Jim Harris
  • Jim Langdon & Juley Roffers
  • Ron & Susie Looney
  • Philip & Leslie Maltby
  • Helen Monahan
  • Jane & Henry Primeaux
  • Dr. & Mrs. Richard Ranne
  • Geordie & Kristine Robinson
  • Hannah & Joe Robson
  • Lee & Carol Swarthout
  • David & Rachel Wagner
  • Jacqueline Wilson
First Chair
  • Terry Bevins
  • Eric & Jan Bohne
  • Montie1 & Betty Box
  • Jim & Marilyn Brill
  • Marcia & Dan Brueggenjohann
  • Jim Cameron & Associates LLC.
  • Laura & Chris Cowan
  • Sheldon1 & Jan Detrick
  • Leigh & Mark Goodson
  • Mr. Norman & Mrs. Janet Hyne
  • Mr. David & Mrs. Katie Johnson
  • Joel-lyn & Joseph McCormick
  • Joe & Carol McGraw
  • Carol Messer
  • Kay Miller
  • Anna Milligan
  • David Morse
  • Eleanor & Larry Payne
  • Millard & Susanne Pickering
  • Mrs. Delia Pierson, Pierson Properties
  • Dr. Angela & Ms. Mary Robinson Sivadon
  • Jeff & Robin Smith
  • Dr. Greg Stone
  • Jaime & Mustafa Tareq
  • Steve & Nancy Wells
  • Roy & Rebekah Wood

1Donor is deceased

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